Open Up - Grade 5 - ELA - Module 1 - Unit 1 - Homework 1

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3 Questions
Directions: Reread “Los Higos” (figs) in Esperanza Rising and answer the questions below. Quote accurately from the text in your answers.

On pages 8–12, Esperanza and Mama seem to be worried about Papa. What specific words or phrases in this section of the novel help you know that they are worried? Why are they worried? Quote accurately from the text.


On pages 14–15, what two pieces of advice does Abuelita give Esperanza? How does Esperanza respond to the advice? Quote accurately from the text.


On page 18, Esperanza says that a “deep river” runs between her and Miguel. What does she mean? How does Miguel respond when she tells him this? Quote accurately from the text.


Source: Open Up Resouces (Download for free at openupresources.org.)