Now that you have finished Esperanza Rising, add to the FlipGrid your reaction to the last section of the novel.
Your Activity:
Respond to the following question:
Why do you think Esperanza was able to hear the Earth’s heartbeat at the end of the story? What do you think this means?
Remember to look back in the text and reread to help you answer the question!
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)
5SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.
5SL2: Summarize information presented in diverse formats (e.g., including visual, quantitative, and oral).
5SL3: Identify and evaluate the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points
5SL4: Report on a topic or text, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support central ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace and volume appropriate for the audience.