The Best Cross-Curricular & Engaging Novel Unit Out There

*Distance-Learning, Print + Digital, Google Apps, Research-Based Strategies

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This bundled teaching unit covers the whole novel, Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, from start to finish with powerful literary analysis and comprehension tools that will engage your students, teach key standards, and ignite learning in your classroom. Empower your students to access higher-level thinking skills and explore a pivotal time in history with this complete novel unit.

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****UPDATED 3/21/2022**

****3/2022 Update: I fixed the issue where Windows users were having trouble downloading and opening the Literary Lessons folder.

****1/2021 Update: Finally updated to include DIGITAL versions of EVERYTHING! Every item in this bundle is now digital/editable and printable. I've also added research-based pre-reading activities, vocabulary activities, and a R.A.F.T Writing project! Enjoy the biggest update yet to this wonderful novel unit! xo

***1/2020 Update: fixed issue where fonts/text appeared jumbled across multiple resources within this bundled unit while still retaining its editable* format.

*Items that are editable are marked as such in the description below.*

**5/2016 Update: includes a COMPLETELY revamped unit with clear teacher instructions, pacing guide/curriculum map, additional study guide answer keys, additional graphic organizers, a novel-genre-author introductory lecture, and many wonderful graphic/aesthetic updates! It's beautiful, organized, and so easy to follow & implement!

*7/2015 Update included enhanced Chapter 10 study guide with more questions and updated graphics**

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ITEMS INCLUDED

• Teaching Guide with Research-Based Strategies
• Suggested 4-Week Pacing Guide
• Pre-Reading Set:
  • Cross-Curricular Bulletin Board
  • Pre-Reading Novel Introduction Slides & Activities
  • Guided Reading Bookmarks: Inspire your students to make connections as they read!

• Vocabulary Study for all 13 Chapters
  • 75 key vocabulary words, definitions, parts of speech, and page numbers
  • Teaching guide with effective vocabulary pedagogy & instructional strategies
  • Two Research-Based Vocabulary Activities

• Novel Analysis Power Pack
  • Literary Trackers (graphic organizers) for symbolism, conflict, characterization, and plot + Answer Keys
  • Literary Lesson Slides for in-depth lessons on symbolism, conflict, theme, characterization, plot, and novel application
  • Guided Notes/Companion Guides for all Literary Lessons + Answer Keys
  • Theme Exploration Activity
  • Journal Through Time Writing Activity + Setting Comparison Graphic Organizer + Research Guide + Rubric
  • R.A.F.T Writing Activity + Rubric
  • Bonus Symbolism Notebook Foldable

• Study Guides for all 13 Chapters (could also be used as Chapter Quizzes) + Detailed Answer Keys
• 50 Question Final Test + Answer Key
  • Basic Comprehension + Higher-Order Thinking Questions
  • Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching, Short Answer, Essay
  • Choose a few or use them all!

• Final Creative Project
  • Perfect for PBL!
  • 13 Creative Project Choices
  • Guidelines, Checklists, Timelines, and Rubric

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Esperanza Rising: Study Guide - Chapter 2 {Las Papayas}

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