Las Aguacates

Is this a central or small detail?

Esperanza helped Hortensia cook dinner.

• Central idea

• Small detail

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Is this a central idea, or a small detail?

Hortensia makes hand lotion for Esperanza's hands.

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• Small detail

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Is this a central idea or a small detail?

Esperanza struggles with missing her mother.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Which key detail from the text best supports this central idea: Esperanza struggles with missing her mother.

• "Esperanza reached into the truck bed and opened the large bag of beans. ‘Hand me your hat, Señor.’ She filled it with the dried beans and gave it back to him.”

• "When she was a little girl, she had laughed at Mama's hands covered in what looked like guacamole."

• “Since then, Esperanza hadn’t been acting like herself. She went through the motions of living. She was tormented by Mama’s absence.”

• “Esperanza bought the small piñata for Mama. ‘I’m going to ask the nurses to put it near her bed, so she’ll know that I’m thinking of her.'”

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Is this a cental idea or a small detail?

Esperanza works so hard that she does not recognize her hands.

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• Small detail

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

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Is this a central idea, or a small detail?

Esperanza shows major growth, and she is now a generous, giving person.

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• small detail

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which key detail best supports this central idea: Esperanza shows major growth, and she is now a generous, giving person.

• “Esperanza studied her hands a few nights later as she walked toward the cabin and hoped Hortensia had a few more avocados.”

• “Miguel pulled the truck into the parking lot at the market. ‘I’ll meet you. I’m going to talk about railroad jobs with those men gathered on the corner.’”

• "Esperanza bent down close to Mama’s ear. ‘Don’t worry, Mama. Remember, I will take care of everything. I am working and I can pay the bills. I love you.’”

• “Esperanza reached into the truck bed and opened the large bag of beans. ‘Hand me your hat, Señor.’ She filled it with the dried beans, then gave it back to him.”

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

How does the chapter “Los Aguacates” contribute to the overall structure of Esperanza Rising?

• It describes Esperanza’s favorite traditions from Mexico, reminding her of her life at El Rancho de las Rosas.

• It shows Esperanza’s growing generosity as she helps others in need, showing her growth since the beginning of the text.

• It focuses on how Miguel begins working at the railroad and leaves the family, creating the main conflict of the novel.

• It explains Mama's sickness and how Esperanza misses her so much.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9