Tomas Rivera: Life and Legacy

The video introduces first graders to the biography of Tomas Rivera, written by Jane Medina and illustrated by Renee King Moreno. It explains the genre of biography and highlights the importance of learning about people from the past. The video covers Tomas Rivera's early life, his discovery of the library, and his journey to becoming a writer and teacher. It concludes with a reflection on his legacy and a farewell message.

What type of story is 'Tomas Rivera'?

• Biography

• Fiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy

What is the main purpose of a biography?

• To describe a place

• To entertain

• To inform about a person's life

• To teach a lesson

What is Jane Medina's profession besides being a writer?

• Scientist

• Teacher

• Musician

• Illustrator

What did Renee King Moreno enjoy doing as a young girl?

• Playing sports

• Drawing and painting

• Dancing

• Singing

Why is it important to learn about people from the past?

• To ignore history

• To understand history

• To forget old stories

• To create new myths

Where was Tomas Rivera born?

• Florida

• New York

• Texas

• California

What did Tomas Rivera do with his grandpa after work?

• Watched TV

• Played games

• Went fishing

• Listened to stories

What did Tomas discover at the library?

• Books

• Games

• Music

• Movies

How did the library help Tomas?

• It made him sleepy

• It made him dislike reading

• It helped him think of stories

• It confused him

What profession did Tomas Rivera pursue as an adult?

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Teacher

• Chef