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Jocelyn B, Jocelyn C, Dylan, Brittany, Lindsay

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Antonio, Oliver, Ahmad, Jesus, Janely, Uniique

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As we read our novel Esperanza Rising, we are going to come across many characters. A lot of our characters are going to change throughout the novel. Good readers are always tracking characters throughout a text they read. Using this Padlet, we are going to keep track of what we learn about our characters based on these changes.

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Stefany, Shilah, Lisbet, Alexander

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Brian, Diane, Michelle, Isai, Francisco

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Cynthia, Rozelly, Criss, Abigail, Alexa

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A word to describe the character is...

One new thing I learned about ___ (write character's name) is... In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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Character Traits for Chs. 1 and 2

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A word to describe the character is...

One new thing I learned about ___ (write character's name) is... In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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A word to describe the character is...

One new thing I learned about ___ (write character's name) is... In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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A word to describe the character is...

One new thing I learned about ___ (write character's name) is... In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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A word to describe the character is...

One new thing I learned about ___ (write character's name) is... In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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A word to describe the character is...

One new thing I learned about ___ (write character's name) is... In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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A word to describe Miguel is Silly he Jokes around with Esperanza and it's nice to have a friend that is Respectful and funny!

One thing I learned about Miguel is that Miguel is the Housekeepers son.

If we did not know that Esperanza did not trust Miguel I be be a bit Suspicious.

If we did not know that Miguel was the house keepers I would would why Miguel is always there.

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A word to describe abuelita is content. One new thing I learned about abueita is she likes to be outside. In the text it states, " be found wandering barefoot in the grapes, with a book in her hand quoting poetry to the birds".The author included this information about the character because that shows that shes not really a inside person and that she would rather be alone and in peace. If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't think she would be so peaceful.

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One new thing I learned about Miguel is he was funny with eperanza and was friends with esperanza  miguel teased her alot and would talk to her every day  and respectful  In the text it states, " When their paths crossed he nodded and said politely "Mi Reina" My queen".

The author included this information about the character because he wanted to show how there relasonship  was in there past and how they changed as they got older.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because esperanza and miguel might not even knowed eachother or they would still be good friends and still be talking eachday and teasing eachother.

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A word to describe Esperanza is that she is excited .
One new thing I learned about Esperanza is in the text it states,"When they were all together they talked about one thing and that is their Quinceaneras the presentation they would have when they turned 15".

The author included this information about Esperanza because, So we can know the main character more.
If we didn't know this information about Esperanza the book would be different because we would probably be confused.

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A word to describe the character Abuelita is  halcyon.  One new thing I learned about Abuelita is... In the text it states, "When Abuelita walked into a room, everyone scrambled to make her comfortable. Even papa would give up his chair for her".
The author included this information about the character because it shows how the family and the other people respect their old people and people would make her feel comfortable or maybe because she is getting old and should have more respect.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because it will show that the people and the family dont have respect for there elders and would make them stand and feel unconformable.

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A word to describe the character is cruel.
One new thing I learned about (Tio Luis) is that Tio Luis was the eldest and always put his chin way too high also he is tall and skinny. In the text it states, "They were serious and gloomy and always held their chin too high. Tio Luis was the eldest and Tio Marco".
The author included this information about the character because if they didn't add this information then the book will be boring.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because if they didn't put Tio Luis in the book then there will have been no plot and Esperanza would just be sad over her dad dying.

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A word to describe the character is thoughtless. One new thing I learned about Tio Lius is he is so mean and he only cares about money, and power so they did not care about other people if they had money or not and a other thing is he is tall and skinny and they had tiny mustaches white and just in there tips of their chin. In the text it states, " They were both tall and skinny, with tiny mustaches and white beards on just the tip of their chin. Neither had ever married and papa said it was because they loved money and power more than people." The author included this information about the character because, he wants us to know what is going on in the book and if he did not tell us all of this then he will not think it is so important to put it in the book and for us to get all of the details. If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because then we will not know about tio lius and what he likes and what he does not care about and then we will not understand anything of the book and what it is all about.

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A word to describe the character is cruel because he is gonna make Esperanza's mom marry him right after Esperanza's dad just died, One new thing I learned about (Tio Luis) is he has never gotten married because he only cares for money and power so he is gonna make Esperanza's mom to marry him for more power. In the text it states, "Neither had ever married and papa said it was because they loved money and power more than people,".The author included this information about the character so we could see how he is, If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know the reason to why he was doing all that.

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A word to describe the character is discouraged.

One new thing I learned about Miguel is quiet now, In the text it states, "When their paths crossed he nodded and said politely "Mi Reina" My queen".

The author included this information about the character because he wants us to know how he reacted or wht he said and how that changed him.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because Miguel would still be teasing Esperanza.

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A word to describe Abulita is loving A new thing I learned about Abulita is her family really loves her In the text it states,“When Abulita walked the into a room everyone scrambled to make her comfortable. Even papa would give up his chair for her”That means maybe shes really loving and caring thats why her family loves her very much. The author included this information about the character because maybe we would think shes rude If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we may think shes rude and not like her

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A word to describe mama is kindhearted.
One new thing i learned about (mama) is she was going to throw a party Is this passage about the party? This passage is about how they are waiting for Papa.
In the text it states "this year mama and papa would host a fiesta for the harvest and for her birthday Marisol Rodriguez her best friend would come with her family to celebrate . This quote is not in your passage.

The author included this information about the character because if mama was  they would not know if papa will come back from work or not becausde mama will know if papa is coming from work  . If we didn't know this information about mama  the book would be different because Esperanza and Abuelita will live together and no one will faint when they saw papas head and just Esperanza will start crying.

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A word to describe the Mama she is trying to be Cheerful.
One thing i learned about mama is in the text it states she is trying to be cheerful because Esperanza i waiting for papa the author included this information about mama because Esperanza is waiting for papa for her birthday and mama is trying to be cheerful because Esperanza is just waiting for her dad even tho he pass away if we didn't know this information about mama the book would be different because then if papa was alive he would come home to celebrate his daughter birthday

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A word to describe the character is calm.One new thing I learned about abeulita is she reads poetry to the birds. In the text it states, "be found wandering barefoot n the grapes, with a book in her hand, quoting poetry to the birds.The author included this information about the character because it tells us that shes calm like i said If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would prob see it like if she just would seem like she would be the type to not pretty much like poetry and would be not to well she would still be calm.

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A word to describe the character mama is compassionate.
One new thing I learned about mama is that she cares about papa because papa went to go somewhere and then never came back and Esperanza and mama were worried.
In the text it states, "He is just a little late," said mama. And part of Esperanza's mind believed her,but the other part scolded him.
The author included this information about the character because we can tell that mama really cares about papa because she was worried about where he was because mama knew that papa was late to come home.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because then we will not know when papa ever got back or what they did.

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A word to describe the character is kindhearted because she is so kind to her dad and mom. she is all so depressed because when her dad died on her birthday she was crying and did not talk to anybody.

And if we did not know this information we will think that Esperanza did not love her father and mother and Tio Luis was a good guy and not a bad and she will like her Tio Luis.

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A word to describe the character is unlikable.

One new thing I learned about Tio Luis  is that he was not likable. In the text it states, "Esperanza didn't care how important they were because she did not like them. They were serious and gloomy and always held their chins too high".

The author included this information about the character because if it wasn't included, we wouldn't know how unlikable they and unkind they are. Esperanza describing how gloomy they are really explains how they are unlikable.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would think Tio Luis is a normal nice character and if something happened to them we would feel bad.

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helpful

one thing i learned is that mama is going to com

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A word to describe the character Mama is that she is friendly. One new thing I learned about Mama is that she is very close to her daughter. In the text it states, "Mama put her arms around Esperanza ´ s waist". The author included this information about the character because it shows how close Mama is with her daughter. If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because Esperanza probably would not have a close relationship with her Mama and the probably the major points would not happen.

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A word to describe the character tio Luis  is controlling because he always tel tio macro what to do

One new thing I learned about tio macro (write character's name) is that he followed everything that tio Luis tel him what to do i know this because in the text it states, "tio Luis was the eldest and Tio Marco who was a few years younger and not smart as always followed his elder brother lead ".

The author included this information about the character because they want us to know how there actions effect the story and how they impact the story and they included this information so they want us to learn more about the character.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because there would not be a vilien and the book would not be the same book because there is not a viline and someone that can have a interesting reading like so they keep reading because everybody wants to know what tio Luis does next.

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A word to describe the character is...she is faithful One new thing I learned about Esperanza is... she cares a lot and is happy for others like when they were planning the quinceanera The author included this information about the character because If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because her quinceanera was important because she is turning 15.

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A word to describe the character is she was very excited about her birthday

One new thing I learned about Esperanza was very excited for her birthday and her mom and dad where planing it already  In the text it states, mama and papa will host a party for Esperanza

The author included this information about the character because she is the main character and its about how she grew up

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would not know it was her birthday and they would not plan the party

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A word to describe the character is kindhearted

One new thing I learned about Miguel is when Esperanza and Miguel went to paths crossed and it went quiet Miguel stopped talking to her because she told every ting to Miguel Can you explain this more clearly? What do you mean paths crossed? Why did Miguel stop talking to her?

In the text it states, " Since then, he spoke only a few words to her. When their paths crossed, no nodded and said politely, "Mi reina, my queen, " but nothing more"

The author included this information about the character because how Miguel is kind to her and likes to tease Esperanza.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know how kindhearted he is to Esperanza and wouldn't know that Esperanza had like Miguel.

Can you be more specific? This is about their relationship. If we did not know that they were close but also had a conflict because Miguel is a servant, how would that change things?

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A word to describe the character is miserable because he had to understand that him and Esperanza could not be together .One new thing I learned about Miguel is that he loved Esperanza but he could not be with her because he was the son of people that worked for Esperanza's parents  In the text it states, "and in between them ran a deep river Esperanza stood on one side and Miguel on the other and the river could never be crossed '' The author included this information about the character because they wanted us to know is he was an important to Esperanza If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because Esperanza could have married him and not know how it started

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A word to describe the Esperanza is Nervous. One thing I learned about Esperanza is her friend Chita and Bertina live far from Esperanza and that she was nervous they might of not come. In the text it states ¨Chita and Bertina lived farther away from Esperanza and didn't see them often. The author included this information about the character because we wont know where they lived and why she didn't see them very often.If we didn't know this information about the character,the book would be different because we wouldn't know if she had friends that lived close or far and why she didn't see them often. Also it would change because we wouldnt know who she was talking to about her quinceanera.