Tomas Rivera: Life and Legacy

The video is a third reading of Tomas Rivera's biography, written by Jane Medina. It covers the historical context of Rivera's life, including his family's activities and his journey from a child picking crops to becoming a teacher and writer. The video also reviews sight words and vocabulary, followed by comprehension questions to reinforce learning.

Who is the author of the biography about Tomas Rivera?

• Dr. Seuss

• Eric Carle

• Renee King Moreno

• Jane Medina

What is a biography?

• A fictional story

• A poem

• A story about a person's life

• A science article

What did people do long ago that we still do today?

• Fly airplanes

• Watch TV

• Use computers

• Go to school

What is the purpose of practicing sight words?

• To help with reading the story

• To improve math skills

• To learn new languages

• To prepare for a spelling bee

What language did Tomas Rivera's family speak?

• French

• Italian

• German

• Spanish

Where was Tomas Rivera born?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

What did Tomas do with his family when he was young?

• Go to school

• Pick crops

• Sing songs

• Play sports

What did Tomas's grandpa do after work?

• Fix dinner

• Go to bed

• Tell stories

• Watch TV

Where did grandpa take Tomas to inspire his storytelling?

• The zoo

• The park

• The farmer's market

• The library

What did Tomas begin doing after visiting the library?

• Drawing pictures

• Telling stories

• Acting in plays

• Playing music