Esperanza Rising

Reading and Materials List

Required Books

• Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
• What Was the Great Depression? by Janet B. Pascal

Lesson 2

• Handy Guide to Writing by Moving Beyond the Page

Materials

Common Materials

• journal
• colored pencils
• scissors
• glue/glue stick
• printer
• 1 can

Lesson 1

• world map
• stapler
• 10 - 3 x 5 note cards
• construction paper

Lesson 3

• tape* (3.2 - Option 1)

Lesson 4

• poster board
• map of the U.S.
• markers

Lesson 5

• colored pencils or markers

Lesson 7

• pencil or highlighter

Lesson 10

• pinto beans
• tortilla chips
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• sour cream
• measuring cups and spoons
• onion
• corn tortillas
• lemon juice
• 2 medium ripe avocados
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 5 fresh tomatoes
• blender
• cilantro
• 1 bunch green onions
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lime
• 1 package
• 1 package taco seasoning

* - denotes an optional material that may or may not be used