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Kangaroos protect themselves in many ways. If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others. A new born joey is only the size of your thumb. Which sentence is a supporting detail? It should support the main idea.
If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others.
Which part of the story structure could be called the "turning point" of the story?
The climax!
What is Esperanza's last name in the book?
Ortega
What is Esperanza's second uncle's name? Tío Luis and Tío _________
Marco
What kind of figurative language compares two things without using like or as?
A metaphor
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's. The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State.Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
characters; setting
Why did Marta compare the Mexican people who worked in the camp to kittens?
She compared them to kittens because they wouldn't speak up for themselves even when they were being mistreated
What are Miguel's parents names?
Hortensia and Alfonso
What is the opposite of figurative language?
Literal language
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which answer below is the main idea of the passage above? You must also explain why your answer is correct.
A. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
B. Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.
C. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short.
D. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area.
B. Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.
What is the synonym we use to describe the part of the story where the loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved?
The resolution
Pam Munoz Ryan was inspired to write Esperanza Rising by someone important in her life. Who was it?
Her grandmother, also named Esperanza
What is the MAIN item that Esperanza's papa grew on the ranch?
Grapes
What is a theme?
A lesson that you learn from the story or characters
What is the writing structure called that you learned yesterday? It's the structure we use to help us know what to include in our essay
The Painted Essay Structure
What is the "river" that separated Miguel from Esperanza in the beginning of the story?
The river that separated Miguel and Esperanza was money and status. She thought that this made them in separate worlds.
Who is Ramona?
Esperanza's mother
In the introduction part of an informational essay, what are the first two sentences supposed to do?
Catch the reader's attention and give background information
"I introduce the topic, giving readers the context they need to understand the piece." What does the word context mean?
Background information
Name all five parts of the story structure in the correct order.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What metaphor does Abuelita use for Esperanza’s life and why?
Mountains and valleys (the blanket); because life is full of ups (joys) and downs (challenges)
What was Esperanza's papa's name?
Sixto
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