Human Rights
Story Structure
Esperanza Rising 1
Esperanza Rising 2
Painted Essay
100

What does the UDHR stand for?

Universal Design for Human Rights 

100

Which part of the story structure could be called the "turning point" of the story?

The climax!

100

What is Esperanza's last name in the book?

Ortega

100

What is Esperanza's second uncle's name? Tío Luis and Tío _________

Marco

100

Name the 4 PARTS of a Painted Essay Structure. 

1. Introduction

2. Proof Paragraph 1 

3. Proof Paragraph 2

4. Conclusion

200

Who developed the UDHR? 

The United Nations

200

During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.

characters; setting

200

Why did Marta compare the Mexican people who worked in the camp to kittens?

She compared them to kittens because they wouldn't speak up for themselves even when they were being mistreated

200

What are Miguel's parents names?

Hortensia and Alfonso

200

Name at least 3 things that belong in the INTRODUCTION of the Painted Essay? 

Focus Statement 

Point 1 and Point 2 

A brief description of the event 

Author

Book Title 

Chapter Title 

300

WHY was the UDHR developed?

As a result of all the horrific events of World War 2. 
300

**Daily Double**          

What is the synonym we use to describe the part of the story where the loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved?

The resolution

300

Pam Munoz Ryan was inspired to write Esperanza Rising by someone important in her life. Who was it? 

Her grandmother, also named Esperanza

300

What is the MAIN item that Esperanza's papa grew on the ranch?

Grapes

300

What do the Proof Paragraphs do in the Painted Essay Structure? 

They provide reasons and evidence to support your claim about the characters Reaction. 

400

Name 1 example of an article from the UDHR. Be ready to provide the name of the article and explain what the article stands for. 

Answers will vary. 

400
How do you know when you are in the rising action part of the story structure?
The main character begins to face problems or challenges
400

What is the "river" that separated Miguel from Esperanza in the beginning of the story?

The river that separated Miguel and Esperanza was money and status. She thought that this made them in separate worlds.

400

Who is Ramona?

Esperanza's mother

400

**Daily Double**

What is the purpose of a character reaction essay. As a writer, what are you attempting to do for the people who will read your essay. 

Answers will VARY

500

Provide one example of a threat to human rights from Esperanza Rising. Be ready to name the article and how it revealed itself during Esperanza Rising. 

Background information

500

Name all five parts of the story structure in the correct order. 

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

500

What metaphor does Abuelita use for Esperanza’s life and why?

Mountains and valleys (the blanket); because life is full of ups (joys) and downs (challenges)

500

What was Esperanza's papa's name?

Sixto

500

Which part of the essay do you compare/contrast the character's reactions within the Painted Essay structure? 

THE CONCLUSION! 

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