In this lesson, you will explore how Esperanza and another character face challenges and grow throughout the story. You’ll create a digital poster with quotes, examples, and pictures to show what you learn.
We will learn to:
Explain how characters respond to challenges like loss, moving, or hard times.
Show character growth using two quotes or examples from the book.
Design a digital poster to share your ideas visually and creatively.
Why it’s important: You’ll practice thinking carefully about the story, using evidence, and showing your ideas in a creative way.
Esperanza Rising Character Growth Poster Example
Blank Canva Template for Poster:
Assignment Instructions:
Remember big events that happened in “Esperanza Rising”
Choose Esperanza and another character from the story
Write down the challenges both characters faced
Write 1-2 sentences about how each character changed
Look back in the book for two quotes that show how each character changed
Use quotation marks when copying directly from the text
Sketch or plan a layout for your poster on paper
Create your digital poster
Login to Canva through classlink
Choose a blank poster template
Add the title “______’s Character Growth Poster”
Create two text boxes — one for Esperanza and one for your second character.
E. Type your sentences explaining each character’s challenges and growth.
F. Add two quotes or examples from the text.
G. Insert 2–3 pictures that show their challenges or changes.
H. Check your work — make sure it’s neat, organized, and easy to read.