Turning Points

Students analyze four key turning points from Esperanza Rising-Papa’s death, the fire, Mama’s illness, and the strike-by completing cause-and-effect chains. They identify what leads to each event and what results from it, helping them understand how each moment contributes to Esperanza’s journey toward independence. Some details are pre-filled, so students must use short phrases or complete sentences to finish each chain. A reflection question asks students to explain how a completed sequence shows Esperanza’s evolution and growing maturity. This worksheet enhances comprehension of major conflicts and their outcomes.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Cause-and-Effect Analysis

Literary Event Interpretation

Critical Thinking in Narrative Context

Reflective Writing

This worksheet is part of our Esperanza Rising Worksheets collection.