Esperanza+Rising

Esperanza Rising

Setareh

Day 1 (Tuesday)- 1924, Grapes Day 2- Papayas, Figs Day 3- Guavas Day 4- Cantaloupes Day 5- Onions Day 6- Almonds day 7- Plums Day 8- Potatoes Day 9- Avocados, Asparagus Day 10- Peaches Day 11- Grapes Day 12- Review Day 13- Test

Chapter 1 summery

In Chapter 1 it tells you about Esperanza and her family. She has a wealthy family they have lots of land. They have servants that take care of them. She works on farming that the oldest son do but since she is an only child her father allows her to do it. Father showed her how to listen to the earth’s heartbeat. She laded stomach down and laded there quietly and heard it.

Chapter 2 Summery

In chapter 2 Esperanza’s father leaves early to work. By the time he is suppose to come he does not come. They are all anxious and so mother goes and sends Miguel and Alfonso to go and look for him ,so they leave. They wait a long time until they see a lantern. Miguel and Alfonso were in a wagon with a body covered in a blanket. They go to the wagon and mother faints and Esperanza cries on her knees.

Chapter 3 Luminary

The most important part of chapter 3 was when Esperanza woke up and it was her birthday and her father died. Tao Luis wanted to take over the ranch and told Mama that if she would marry him the servants could stay and she could live in a big house with him.

Chapter 4 Luminary

The most important in chapter 4 was when the house was buried on fire and Abuelita’s ankle was swollen and they had sleep in the servants cabin. They decided to go to the United States. They made a plan and know one could know. Abuelita could not go because she could not walk. Once she got stronger she could go to the United States. Then at midnight they all left to go to the United States.

Chapter 5 Question


 * 1) Why couldn’t Esperanza sit next Miguel and Alfonso?
 * 2) Why were there guavas in the wagon?
 * 3) What did Mama give the girl and why?
 * 4) Did Mama help Carmen and why?
 * 5) What did Miguel tell Esperanza when Carman gave the lady money?

Chapter 6 Vocab

Stagnant – having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.

Disembark – leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Groggily – dazed, weak, or unsteady

Chapter 7 Summary

In chapter 7 Esperanza gets to the farm. She finds out that she can’t work since she is too young. She takes care of the babies with Isabella while Mama is packing the grapes in the packages. Isbell teaches Esperanza how to clean diapers. Isbell asked Esperanza if she can broom and she said yes and she started brooming. While she was out side she saw Marta laughing at her and calling her princess. She runs in side and cries. Suddenly Miguel comes inside and talks to her and teaches her how to broom.

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Chapter 8 Luminary

The most important part of chapter 8 was when Esperanza went to the fiesta. Once she got there she saw some kittens that were really cute so she went to Josifina and asked if she could get a kitten she said yes. She went back to get it and saw Marta and her friends holding kittens. She took a kitten and left with Josifina and Isbell to go to the cabin.

Chapter 9 Questions

Why did she give rice water? Where did she stay during the storm and why? When Mama came home what was her problem and why? What did the Doctor say about Mama disease? What was Mama’s disease and why did it happen?

Chapter 10 Vocab

Trance – a half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response

Cope – deal effectively with something difficult

Ally – a state cooperating with another for a military

Chapter 11 Summary

In chapter 11 Esperanza goes to the hospital and the doctor says she can’t she Mama for a few months because she has pneumonia. Hortensia keeps her occupied and says if she can go to the market to get food. She goes to the market and sees piñata. She thinks of giving the candy to the nurses and the piñata to Mama. After she is done she goes to the truck and waits for Miguel and drives of. On the way to the camp they see Marta and her mother walking. So they ask them if they want a ride. Marta was not allowed in Esperanza’s camp. Once they get to Marta’s camp they drop them of and Esperanza sees a family hungry so she gives them the piñata.After they were done they went home. Once they got home Esperanza smelled food. It was Miguel’s favorite food she asked what is the occasion they said Miguel got a job at the railroad.

Chapter 12 Luminary

The most important part of the chapter was when the strikers were yelling loud. And when the strikers would do something bad to the workers and the worker got mad at them. Also when the strikers got sent back to Mexico.

Chapter 13 Question


 * 1) What was the first thing Esperanza wanted to know and why?
 * 2) Why couldn’t Isbell be Queen of May?
 * 3) What did Esperanza give to Isbell and why?
 * 4) What did Esperanza say to Miguel hat made him leave?
 * 5) What news did the doctor say to Esperanza about Mama?

Chapter 14 Vocab

Reclining – lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the back supported

Infuriated – make someone extremely angry and impatient

Buoyed – an anchored float serving as a navigation mark, to show reefs or other hazards, or for mooring