Cesar Chavez and Migrant Farmworkers

Miss Newton introduces a lesson on biographies, focusing on Cesar Chavez, a hero to many farmworkers. The video covers Chavez's early life, his family's migration due to drought, and the challenges they faced as migrant workers. It highlights Chavez's achievements, including founding the National Farm Workers Association and his peaceful protests for workers' rights. The lesson concludes with a reflection on Chavez's legacy and his posthumous Medal of Freedom award.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Miss Newton?

• Fantasy

• Biography genre

• Historical fiction

• Science fiction

What is a biography?

• A story about someone else

• A fictional story

• A play

• A poem

What are some features of a biography?

• Imaginary characters

• Musical notes

• Text features like headers

• Rhyme scheme

What is the central question about heroes in this lesson?

• What do heroes do?

• What do heroes eat?

• How do heroes dress?

• Where do heroes live?

Who is introduced as a hero for many farmworkers?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Cesar Chavez

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Where was Cesar Chavez born?

• New Mexico

• Arizona

• Texas

• California

What did Cesar Chavez's family do when people came asking for food?

• Ignored them

• Turned them away

• Shared food

• Called the police

What language did Cesar Chavez have to learn at school?

• German

• English

• Italian

• French

How did Cesar Chavez's mother influence his approach to problems?

• Encouraged fighting

• Taught peaceful solutions

• Ignored problems

• Used magic

Why did Cesar's family move to California?

• To find better schools

• To start a business

• To escape a drought

• To join relatives