Sacrificing for Others

Good Morning!   In the book, Esperanza Rising, people are making a lot of sacrifices.

Why do you think people make sacrifices for others?

Describe Esperanza's Character

Welcome to the first GREAT DAY OF BLOGGING!

Today, we are asking you to describe Esperanza's character.

(Please be sure to leave your school at the end of your comment)

Name a character and give descriptions of them.  Tell us why you chose that character.

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Teachers and Students:

Post a question about the story for other students to answer.

Is there a character so far in the book you can connect with? Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

What do you think Carmen meant when she said she was poor but also rich?

How can you describe Esperanza life in Mexico? Use evidence from the text to support your answer

How are details used to form the rising action of the plot?

Find three connected details and explain how they are part of a rising action in the story. Does this help you predict some choices Esperanza and her mother will have to make later in the story?

Describe Esperanza's life in Mexico.

Pricked by a Thorn (superstition)

 What thoughts come to Esperanza after she pricks her finger on a thorn? What purpose may the author have to write about this superstition? Can you find research about this superstition to give you more information?

Hello Family,

In my class we have been loving the book Esperanza. We already have so many questions and have made so many connections. My class has been working on summarizing what we read and using evidence from the story to support how we feel or think. Here is our first question we wrote about.

Question: Describe Esperanza's relationship with her father.

Answer:  Esperanza's relationship with her papa is very close and caring. On page four of the book it describes Esperanza as the only child and Papa's pride and glory. The book goes on to say that he never disappoints her. They did many things together and seemed to support each other. Esperanza look up to both of her parents and watched her father closely as described on page one. Are there other ways that you can describe the relationship between Esperanza and her Papa? Can you find other pages in the book that describe their relationship?

Our Land is Alive

Happy Friday 5th Grade Students!   Today we are thinking about what might papa mean when he says, "Our land is alive?"

What are the rewards in helping others?

WOW, you guys are doing such a great job on here.   I am enjoying reading all of your responses and comments.

Please describe Esperanza's relationship with her papa.


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Welcome to the first official day of the Esperanza Rising blog.   Hopefully you have all begun reading the book and are excited to share comments.

Today, describe the geographical setting where Esperanza lives.

Welcome to the Esperanza Rising Blog for all Grand Rapids Public Schools 5th grade students.   Over the next three months you will be commenting on questions that are posted to you as well as read and comment on posts and questions created by classrooms in other schools.  This is going to be an informative and fun place to talk about this wonderful novel written by Pam Munoz Ryan, who will also be visiting us in March, 2016.  

We can't wait to get started on the 30th of November with your first question.   Enjoy the book and happy blogging!