Character Map for Esperanza Rising

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Activity Overview

As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. When reading a novel, small attributes and details frequently become important as the plot progresses. With character mapping, students will record this information, helping them follow along and catch the subtleties which make reading more enjoyable!

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Esperanza Rising Characters



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Template and Class Instructions

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Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.


  1. Identify the major characters in Esperanza Rising and type their names into the different title boxes.
  2. Choose a character from the "1900s" tab to represent each of the literary characters.
    • Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
  3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
  4. Fill in the text boxes for Age and Physical Appearance, Personality, and Relationship with Esperanza.


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