Historical Context

This worksheet helps students understand the historical backdrop of Esperanza Rising, specifically the Great Depression and the migration of Mexican families to the United States. Students answer five quick research questions and complete a comparison chart linking historical facts to events in the novel. The activity strengthens their ability to relate fiction to real-world conditions and recognize how history influences literature. Students learn about migrant labor, poor working conditions, and economic hardships that shaped the characters’ lives.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Historical Contextualization

Social Studies – Great Depression and Migration Patterns

Text-to-World Connections

Research-Integrated Writing

This worksheet is part of our Esperanza Rising Worksheets collection.