Vocabulary Builder

This worksheet introduces eight important vocabulary words from the novel through context-rich sentences. Students use context clues to infer the meaning of each word, write a short student-friendly definition, and create an original sentence using the term correctly. Words such as “smoldering,” “strike,” “frail,” and “calloused” help deepen comprehension of the novel’s events, settings, and emotional tone. The activity strengthens students’ ability to interpret vocabulary through textual clues and apply new words in their own writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Context Clue Analysis

Sentence Writing and Application

Literary Vocabulary Development

This worksheet is part of our Esperanza Rising Worksheets collection.