Tomas Rivera's Life and Impact

The video tutorial, led by Mr. W, introduces lesson 19 on Tomas Rivera. It begins with a list of vocabulary words, followed by context cards that provide examples of these words in use. The main story focuses on Tomas Rivera, who was born in Texas and worked with his family picking crops. Inspired by his grandfather, Tomas discovers a library and develops a love for reading and storytelling. As an adult, he becomes a teacher and writer, with his stories reflecting his family's experiences. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the importance of learning about people from the past.

What is the first step Mr. W takes in the lesson?

• He asks a question.

• He goes through vocabulary words.

• He reads a story.

• He introduces Tomas Rivera.

Which word is repeated three times by Mr. W?

• Teacher

• Library

• Work

• Story

What job does the man in the context card have?

• Baker

• Artist

• Teacher

• Train Conductor

What does the essential question ask about?

• The importance of reading books

• The value of storytelling

• The role of teachers

• The significance of learning from the past

Where was Tomas Rivera born?

• California

• Florida

• Texas

• New York

What activity did Tomas and his family do?

• Picking crops

• Teaching

• Building houses

• Fishing

Who did Tomas talk to after work?

• His neighbor

• His teacher

• His friend

• His grandpa

What did Tomas's grandpa introduce him to?

• A park

• A library

• A new school

• A museum

What did Tomas find in the library?

• Movies

• Books

• Games

• Music

What did Tomas start doing after reading books?

• Singing

• Dancing

• Drawing

• Writing stories