Esperanza Rising Book Unit: Hybrid Novel Comprehension & Vocabulary Activities

This novel study unit covers the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan and requires students to use higher-level thinking skills as they learn about the historical impact of this time period.

This standards-aligned Esperanza Rising book companion pack offers both digital and print versions to allow for flexibility for your classroom.

The set is designed to develop vocabulary and a deep understanding of reading comprehension skills. The plot of Esperanza Rising becomes the vehicle for teaching and practicing these skills instead of the end result.

Your download includes:

• Instructional planning guide

• 2 paper-saving novel study trifolds - up to 10 instructional days

• Digital daily novel study in Google Slides - perfect for digital classrooms!

• Weekly word of the day flip books for text-based vocabulary

• Cut & paste comprehension prompts for interactive journals (NEW)

• Easy-to-follow directions for printing & prep

• Trifold Answer keys (NEW)

• BONUS: Reading Journal Novel Mini-Projects for post-reading (NEW)

Comprehension Skills addressed:

✔ Main Idea & Summary

✔ Analyzing Text

✔ Cause and Effect

✔ Analyzing Characters

✔ Vocabulary & Context Clues

✔ Compare & Contrast

✔ Making Inferences

✔ Problem & Solution

✔ Responding to Literature

And so much more!

Benefits of Trifolds over Traditional Novel Units:

❑ Foldable format provides novelty and encourages student engagement

❑ Daily comprehension focus builds reading comprehension skills vs. plot recall

❑ Less overwhelming to reluctant readers and writers

❑ Requires deep analysis and application of text-based knowledge

❑ Encourages discussion about skills & strategies

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