The Life of Cesar Chavez
Biography (nonfiction), 2,189 words, Level Y (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Elements of a Biography
Grammar and Mechanics	Compound Sentences
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

This book recounts the life and work of Cesar Chavez, from his childhood on the family farm in Arizona, to his adolescence as a migrant worker, to his dedication to the fight for dignity and justice for farm workers everywhere.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
• Identify elements of a biography
• Recognize compound sentences
• Understand and use content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• Content words: barrios, boycott, civil disobedience, drudgery, fast, grass roots, Great Depression, labor contractors, labor unions, meager, migrant farm workers, nonviolent, picket lines, poll

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Pocketbook Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level Y Answer Sheet