Rigorous Reading: Esperanza Rising Grade 1 and short answer activities designed

and short answer activities designed to meet the rigor of today’s standards

multiple choice questions

This resource also includes suggestions for creating and maintaining Interactive Novel Logs to provide students with a place to connect with the literature in ways of their choosing

Each of the 15 units includes: a 3-page reading passage addressing a different aspect of character development

Interactive activities and “cut and paste” worksheets help students develop literacy skills related to physical science

Rigorous Reading: Esperanza Rising Grade 1 and short answer activities designedMaximize your students reading experience by providing activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements. Activities for each section allow students to process portions of the novel through individual and collaborative exercises that encourage close reading. Suggestions for maintaining Interactive Novel Logs provide students with additional ways to reflect and connect personally with the novel. Students have the