Rigorous Reading: Esperanza Rising Grade 1 Each assessment motivates students to

Each assessment motivates students to look for textual evidence when answering questions

Develop fluent

students will be ready not only to write stories

and writing each letter

This resource also includes suggestions for creating and maintaining Interactive Novel Logs to provide students with a place to connect with the literature in ways of their choosing

Rigorous Reading: Esperanza Rising Grade 1 Each assessment motivates students toMaximize your students reading experience by providing activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements. Activities for each section allow students to process portions of the novel through individual and collaborative exercises that encourage close reading. Suggestions for maintaining Interactive Novel Logs provide students with additional ways to reflect and connect personally with the novel. Students have the