This teaching resource is a Cause and Effect map, developed for a 4th grade class in Kern County, is designed to help students explore the reasons Esperanza moved to California and the effects of this major life change. By using this visual organizer, students can analyze key events in the story, understand how Esperanza's move impacted her life, and connect the cause-and-effect relationships in the narrative. This resource encourages critical thinking and helps students gain a deeper understanding of the novel’s themes of resilience and adaptation.