STUDENTS:  I would love to hear from those of you that attended the author visit.  

• What was your favorite part about seeing the author?   
• What would you have liked more of?  
• Is there another type of project that would have been fun to do about the book, Esperanza Rising?

Pam Munoz Ryan

Write a question for the author, Pam Munoz Ryan.

Escriba una pregunta para la autora, Pam Muñoz Ryan.

Introduction - una introducción

If you were to write an introduction to a sequel to this novel, what would happen to Esperanza, her family, and friends?

Si fuese a escribir una introducción para una segunda parte de esta novela, qué le pasaría a Esperanza, su familia, y amigos?

Great Day of Blogging - Gran Día de los Blogs

How does Esperanza change throughout the story and how does her development reflect the main themes?

¿Cómo cambia Esperanza a largo de la historia, y cómo su desarrollo se refleja en los temas principales?

Experiences - experiencias

How do our experiences change us and cause us to grow?

¿Cómo nuestras experiencias nos hace cambiar y nos ayuda a crecer?

Heartbeat - el latido

Why is Esperanza once again able to hear the heartbeat of the earth?

¿Por qué es Esperanza capaz de escuchar una vez más el latido del corazón de la tierra?

Marta

Esperanza makes a decision to assist Marta.  What does this reveal about Esperanza's character?

Esperanza toma la decisión de asistir a Marta. ¿Qué se revela acerca del carácter de Esperanza?