Esperanza Rising
Posted by ovplyouth on October 9, 2007
Web English Teacher has a very helpful site with links dedicated to Pam Muñoz Ryan and her books, Becoming Naomi Leon, Esperanza Rising, and When Marian Sang. One of the links for Esperanza Rising takes you to Scholastic’s suggested unit plan with three lesson ideas. It includes handouts for story mapping and a “Setting Comparison Graphic Organizer.” The William Allen White Children’s Book Award web site has a more concise offering with discussion questions and activities. There are not too many discussion questions on the site but they are of good quality and could help a book club start an excellent conversation about the book. In addition to links for the book, there are a few links to sites that talk about the author. One of the most fun links to a video interview with Pam Muñoz Ryan on the Reading Rockets web site. Consider reading Esperanza Rising with your book group or classroom and take advantage of these fabulous online resources.
