English 1S/Herman NAME: ______________________

Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario

Note Taking Grid: Ch. 3-5

Use the following grid to record evidence and ideas for the exam topics. This will help you keep track of the
arguments you might develop, and will also prepare you for discussions and later essays. Make sure to include
page numbers and important quotes or phrases. Add bullet points or categories as needed.

Summary:
Include the main ● Ch. 3
events and ideas of
the chapters as
reference points for
your more in-depth
analysis.

Keep track of the

time and place of
events, since Nazario ● Ch. 4
frequently moves
between past and
present and between In Veracruz migrants such as Enrique were given food and their was
her own experiences church that they can sleep.
and research and
those of Enrique, his
family members, and
others, even within
chapters.

● Ch. 5

People, Groups,
Places: ● Sonia Nazario
Describe each
important individual
or group and note
their behaviors, ideas,
actions, and values.
English 1S/Herman NAME: ______________________

Take notes on how ● Lourdes

they change over
time.

Also record locations

or ideas that may ● Enrique
have “identities” of
their own (Ex.
Honduras, United
States, Chiapas)
● Maria Isabel

● Immigration Officials

● Police

there are two police who are kinder then the other ones and only
concerned about actual criminals or drugs.

● Gangsters

● Social Workers/Medical Professionals

● Religious Groups/Priests

● Human Rights Groups

● .

● .
English 1S/Herman NAME: ______________________

Important Terms or ● La Bestia/The Train

Symbols:
Create a list of
vocabulary words or ●
terms that are
meaningful within the ●
text. These terms
may also need further ●
research to truly
understand them. ●
They also provide
important context for ●
events in the book.
●
Messages/Themes/ ● Human Rights:
Connections:
Start to record your
thoughts on the
larger themes and
topics, as well as ● Hope:
other patterns you
discover between
chapters. This will
help you develop
questions and gather
information for a ● Sacrifice:
stronger essay!

You might also add

your own outside
connections as well.
How do our earlier ● Responsibility for Others/Generosity:
readings and essays
relate? How do your
other classes or life
experiences give you
insights?
● Violence toward others/Abuse:
English 1S/Herman NAME: ______________________

● Family:

● Your Own:

● Your Own:

Questions/Reactions
/ ●
Predictions:
Do you question or
agree with the
individuals’ actions? ●
Enrique’s or Lourdes’
decisions/thoughts?
Other individuals’ or
groups’ behaviors? ●
Were there times
when you found
yourself surprised,
horrified, joyful, ●
angry, confused, or
just thoughtful about
the issues?
●
What personal
experiences do you
have that help you
relate to or ●
understand these
issues?
●
What do you predict
will happen in the
coming chapters? ●
English 1S/Herman NAME: ______________________

What questions do
you have that you
would like answered?