Sam Walton, Made in America: My Story Overview & Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Chapter 1: Learning to Value a Dollar Abstract

* This book is an attempt to clear misconceptions about Sam Walton, his business, and his views on how to build a successful company.
* Sam learned at a young age from his father, Thomas Gibson Walton and from living during the Great Depression how hard it...
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