Esperanza Rising: Chpt.1

What news did Esperanza receive at the end if this chapter? How did it make you feel?

Describe an occasion when you were so filled with happiness that you felt like you were flying.

Is Miguel right not to speak up for himself with his railroad bosses? Exain your thoughts. What would you have done?

How is immigration today, compared to how Esperanza Rising describes it in the 1930s? Do some research to find out.

Should Esperanza join with the strikers for better wages and living conditions, or stay out of it to protect her job? What would you do?

Could you be as brave as Esperanza facing all of her challenges? Write about a time you had to be brave.

Esperanza is learning to become a responsible member of the family and community. How do you help your family and community?

At the end if this chapter, why do you think Mama said she will pray for Esperanza to be strong, no matter what happens?

In this episode Esperanza learns how to do the work others used to do for her family when she lived on the ranch.

Do you think Esperanza will be able to adjust to her new life in California?

Do you think Esperanza is a snob?

What do you think caused the fire?

In this episode, Esperanza's life is going to change. Write about how you feel about her Uncles. Any thoughts about what might have happened to Papa?