Vocabulary
line where the land seems to meet the sky
horizon
Which word below has the same vowel sound as the e in harvest?
mist, strike, edible, eight
edible
Why did Cesar's family have to move to California?
The family lost their ranch because a drought destroyed their crops
What does the idiom it was turned upside down mean in the sentence below?
Yet Cesar had never forgotten his old life in Arizona and the jolt he'd felt when it was turned upside down.
His life completely changed for the worse.
What generalizations can you make about people in Arizona in the 1930s?
The drought affected many farmers.
group of people working for one purpose
association
How is harvest used in the sentence below?
We will harvest the crops in October.
adjective, adverb, noun, verb
verb
Why were the California landowners able to mistreat their migrant workers?
The migrants were desperate for work, so they took jobs without contracts.
What does the idiom battle such odds in the sentence below mean?
Who could battle such odds?
who could fight when there was so little chance of success
Why didn't the people of California support the migrant workers util after they heard about Cesar's activities?
most weren't aware of the workers' problems until they received publicity
commit your life to something
dedicate
What is the meaning of harvest in the sentence below?
The farmer took his harvest to the market.
the crop that is gathered in a season
Why did Cesar consider his eighth-grade graduation a miracle?
The many schools he attended were hostile and full of conflict.
What does the idiom to die of embarrassment mean?
To be extremely embarrassed or ashamed.
What generalization could the reader make based on the life of Cesar Chavez?
sometimes one person's leadership can improve the lives of millions of people
disagreements
conflicts
What does the word brilliant mean in the sentence below?
The brilliant young scientist had a promising future.
intelligent
What is the first step Cesar took to try to solve the problems of migrant workers?
He organized meetings of workers throughout the state.
What does the idiom it takes guts mean?
it requires courage in the face of danger or great risk
Why can you make the conclusion that Cesar Chavez was good at organizing others?
He convinced farmworkers to come to meetings and started the National Farm Workers Association.
long period of dry weather
drought
What does the word brilliant mean in the sentence below?
We enjoyed the brilliant holiday light display.
sparkling
What step did Cesar take when the vineyard owners cut the pay of the workers in the San Joaquin Valley in 1965?
He organized a strike and a march to the state capitol.