Las Almendras Graphic Organizer
Esperanza Rising Chapter: Las Almendras
Chapter Summary Organizer
Chapter Summary Graphic Organizer
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Directions: Use the word bank and sentence starters to summarize the chapter events in order.
Word Bank
roses
Papa
Miguel
Alfonso
roots
grow
party
jamaica
kittens
Marta
strike
family
1
A Surprise: What do Miguel and Alfonso show Esperanza and Mama?
Miguel and Alfonso surprise them with:
The roses are special because:
2
Papa's Roses: How did they save the roses?
After the fire, Miguel and Alfonso:
They plant the roots so the roses will:
3
New Responsibilities: What does Esperanza learn?
Esperanza learns how to:
Hortensia helps Esperanza when:
4
The Jamaica: What happens at the camp gathering?
The family goes to the jamaica to:
At the party, Marta brings:
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Marta's Message
Marta wants workers to strike for better:
She brings kittens to show that:
6
Feelings & Lesson
Feeling: Proud Hopeful Lonely
Mama says their family is like the roses because:
Put It All Together
Write Your Chapter Summary Paragraph
Tell the important events in order
In the chapter
of the story
by
,
Continue your paragraph on Page 3 →
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Check Your Work
Told events in order
Used complete sentences
Capital letters & periods
Checked the word bank
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