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Introduction: Pgs. 1-3
Now that you have read the brief introduction to Esperanza Rising, you know that at the start of the book, Esperanza is living in Aguascalientes, Mexico. It is the early 1900s, and Esperanza is six years old. It is important to understand the setting of the book. This means that as a reader, you must take time to get comfortable with the time and place in which Esperanza and her family are living. This will help you to better understand Esperanza's life and struggles as you continue to read.
The Dust Bowl
The Great Depression
The Mexican Revolution
Your Assignment:
Today you will be working in groups of three. These will be new groups assigned in class. Click on the image that corresponds with your initial group that you were assigned prior to reading. Each group will be directed to watch a video that provides background on a historical event that happens in Esperanza Rising. Your job is to become an expert on your event because you will be explaining this information to the other members of your group. After you explore and discuss as a group, answer the following question using FlipGrid:
How do you think these events will impact Esperanza's journey throughout the book?
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Answer the following question after completing the Jigsaw activity:
How do you think these events will impact Esperanza's journey throughout the book?
Tips for Being Confident on Camera
Be Prepared (Write out your thoughts)
Practice
Pretend you're talking to a friend
5R9: Use established criteria to categorize texts and make informed judgments about quality; make connections to other texts, ideas, cultural perspectives, eras and personal experiences. (RI&RL)
5SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate
5SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.
5SL1a: Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.
5SL1b: Follow agreed-upon norms for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
5SL1c: Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
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