As the next chapter of Esperanza Rising begins, Esperanza and her mother are still adjusting to their new lives in California. They are also coming to know and love a new “family” and a new home. As you read this chapter, which is titled “Las Almendras: Almonds,” you may encounter some words you don’t recognize, or you may see familiar words used in unusual ways.
Before you begin this lesson’s reading assignment, use the activity below to learn some new words. First, make a guess at what each word means. Then, click the word to check your answer.
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a wood or metal frame for vines to cling to as they grow and climb |
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a fancy candle holder that displays more than one candle |
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rough, loosely woven cloth often used to make sacks, such as those that store coffee beans |
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a baked custard, or egg pudding, sweetened with sugar or fruit |
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a gathering where people who live in a camp dance, listen to music, and visit |
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a place where people can worship something holy, pray, or simply rest quietly |
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a cave-like structure made of stone and other materials; a grotto may be large or quite small |
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shy or timid |
Now, use the activity below to discover how these words are typically used.
Candles flickered in the __________, lighting the room where the party guests danced.
This word has a clue to its meaning in the way it sounds.
This word has a clue to its meaning in the way it sounds.
The __________ child quickly found a quiet place away from the rowdy children who were disagreeing loudly.
This word describes a person who does not like to argue.
This word describes a person who does not like to argue.
People came from miles away to pray and sit quietly in the ___________ of the beloved saint.
This word refers to a place many would consider holy.
This word refers to a place many would consider holy.
Climbing vines covered a ___________ by the window, and the scent of the flowers filled the room.
This word refers to a wood or metal frame.
This word refers to a wood or metal frame.
The rough fabric of the ______ bag felt scratchy against Miguel’s hands.
This word names a kind of loosely woven cloth.
This word names a kind of loosely woven cloth.
Whenever Esperanza wants to think about Papa, she can visit the wash tub _______ where his roses grow.
This word names a small, cave-like enclosure.
This word names a small, cave-like enclosure.
People attend the _______ to listen to music, dance, talk, and relax.
Another word that is linked to this word in the novel is fiesta, a kind of party.
Another word that is linked to this word in the novel is fiesta, a kind of party.
Please shell the almonds and gather some eggs from the hens so that we can make ______ for dessert.
This is the name of a sweet food.
This is the name of a sweet food.
You got # out of # correct. Click the Retry button for another attempt.
You got a perfect score. Great job!
