Thomas Riviera: Life and Changes

The video tutorial covers Lesson 19, focusing on the sequence of events in a biography about Thomas Riviera. It describes his early life in Texas, working with his family, and his love for storytelling inspired by his grandpa. Thomas discovers a library, which fuels his passion for reading and writing. As an adult, he becomes a teacher and writer, with his stories reflecting his family's experiences. The second part of the lesson compares past and present lifestyles, highlighting technological advancements and changes in family life.

What is the main focus of Lesson 19?

• Learning about Thomas Riviera

• Understanding biographies

• Exploring the sequence of events

• Discussing historical events

Where was Thomas Riviera born?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

What did Thomas do after working all day?

• Played with friends

• Read books

• Listened to his grandpa's stories

• Went to school

What did Thomas's grandpa introduce him to?

• A bookstore

• A library

• A museum

• A new school

How did the library help Thomas?

• It inspired him to create stories

• It helped him meet new friends

• It taught him to write

• It provided him with a job

What profession did Thomas pursue as an adult?

• Farmer

• Teacher

• Engineer

• Librarian

What is a significant part of Thomas's legacy?

• His storytelling

• His farming techniques

• His political career

• His inventions

What is the genre of 'Life Then and Now'?

• Biography

• Fiction

• Informational text

• Historical fiction

How have jobs changed from the past to now?

• More manual labor now

• More machines now

• Less technology now

• More people working now

How do people communicate differently now compared to the past?

• More face-to-face meetings

• More letters sent by mail

• More radio communication

• More instant messaging