Class Rules
What are three behaviors that show you are ready to learn?
listening, following directions, being prepared, participating, staying on task
What is history?
The study of the past
Who is the main character of the story?
Tigre
Where does the story take place?
In a Maya village in Yucatán, Mexico
What does milpa mean?
A field used for growing crops, especially corn
what is your responsibility as a student, when you are absent
Check absent folder for any missing assignment
Check School pro for any missing assignment
Email the teacher
What do historians study?
People and events from the past
What happens to Tigre’s father that creates a problem for the family?
He is injured and cannot work
What crop is especially important to Tigre's family?
Corn/maize
What does hammock mean?
A hanging bed made of cloth or woven material
What should you bring to class so you are prepared?
required materials
What is the difference between a Cartography and a Cartagropher?
Cartography is the art of making maps
Cartographer is the person who makes maps
What is Tigre real name?
Dionisio
Why is growing the corn so important?
The family depends on it for food and survival
What does harvest mean?
To gather ripe crops
What should you do if the teacher asks a question?
Raise your hand and wait for the teacher to call your name
What does it mean to “think like a historian”?
To examine evidence, ask questions, and draw conclusions
What new responsibility does Tigre have to take on?
He must help provide for his family and grow the corn
What challenge does Tigre face after his father is injured?
He has to take on work normally done by his father
What does cultivate mean?
To prepare and work the land to grow crops
What should you do when someone else is speaking?
Listen and do not interrupt
A photograph taken during an important event is what type of source?
Primary source
How does Tigre change throughout the story?
He becomes more responsible, hardworking, and mature
What does the successful corn crop represent at the end of the story?
Tigre's growth, responsibility, perseverance, and hope
What does machete mean?
A large, heavy knife used for cutting plants or brush