Las Almendras Summary Graphic Organizer
Chapter Summary Graphic Organizer Page 1 of 2
Esperanza Rising • Las Almendras
Las Almendras: Event & Textual Evidence Summary
Track key chronological chapter events and record matching direct textual evidence to summarize the narrative.
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Chapter Summary Word Bank (Incorporate into your event notes) Key Terms from Excerpt
rose cuttings casitas makeshift trellis washtub shrine wounded pride independence almond hull flan de almendra jamaica (fiesta) meek kittens ¡Huelga! (Strike) perseverance
1 Chapter Event 1: The Secret Behind the Cabin (Papa's Roses) Beginning of Chapter
Event Summary:
Leading Question: What surprise did Alfonso and Miguel reveal behind the cabin, and how did they rescue Papa's roses from Aguascalientes?
Textual Evidence: Page #:
Direct quote showing the roses, the trellis for Esperanza, or Mama's words:
2 Chapter Event 2: The Saturday Bath & Changing Habits Middle: Transition to Camp Life
Event Summary:
Leading Question: What happened when Esperanza expected Hortensia to bathe her, and how did Mama encourage her to bathe herself?
Textual Evidence: Page #:
Direct quote showing Mama's advice or Marta's memory about waiting on her:
3 Chapter Event 3: Shelling Almonds & News of Marta's Strike Middle: Preparing for the Jamaica
Event Summary:
Leading Question: While shelling almonds with Isabel for the flan, what did Esperanza observe about the hull and learn about the threatened strike?
Textual Evidence: Page #:
Direct quote describing the almond pod or the workers shaking trees:
Summary Synthesis & Essay Planner Page 2 of 2
Chapter Summary Writing
Climax, Resolution & Summary Essay
Complete Events 4–5, then construct your summary paragraph using the required sentence starter.
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4 Chapter Event 4: The Jamaica Fiesta & Marta's Kitten Protest Climax: The Strike Confrontation
Event Summary:
Leading Question: Why did Marta hold up the kitten at the fiesta, and why did the camp workers reject her call to strike?
Textual Evidence: Page #:
Direct quote of Marta's speech or the worker shouting back:
5 Chapter Event 5: Bedtime Confessions & Mama's Prayer for Strength Resolution of Chapter
Event Summary:
Leading Question: What guilt did Esperanza feel about her old life, and what did Mama pray for her before sleeping?
Textual Evidence: Page #:
Direct quote of Mama's prayer or Esperanza's nighttime thoughts:
Summary Transitions:
Initially Following this Meanwhile During the fiesta Ultimately
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Essay Summary: Required Sentence Starter & Central Summary Claim
Required Starter
In the Chapter, of the story by ,
the author summarizes Esperanza's experience by showing how (Leading Question: What central events reshape her perspective?):
Chronological Summary Paragraph Draft (Beginning, Middle, End): Synthesize Events 1–5 with textual evidence
Summary Criteria: Used exact sentence starter Follows chronological order Cites textual evidence Objective & complete
