Differentiated Teaching with Rebecca Davies
Esperanza Rising Novel Study
Esperanza Rising Novel Study
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Bring focused reading, meaningful discussion, and vocabulary practice to your Esperanza Rising unit. This two-week study gives students one comprehension skill and one vocabulary word to explore each day, keeping written work manageable while encouraging thoughtful analysis.
Choose printable trifolds, reading journal prompts, or Google Slides to fit your classroom routine and students’ response needs.
What’s included
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Daily comprehension activities with built-in graphic organizers
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Printable trifolds and reading journal prompts
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Google Slides response activities
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Text-based vocabulary and context-clue practice
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Teacher pacing guide, answer keys, and implementation tips
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An 11-page mini-journal project for reflection and creative response after reading
Build understanding, one skill at a time
Students examine character traits, themes, cause and effect, main ideas, and inferences. Activities also explore figurative language and symbolism, helping readers explain their thinking using evidence from the novel.
Focused prompts provide a starting point for discussion without lengthy comprehension packets. Use the study with your whole class, reading groups, or independent learners.
Format: Printable resources + Google Slides
Length: Two weeks
You’ll need: A copy of Esperanza Rising, which is not included.









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