The document describes Jennifer Martin's family tree, including her maternal and paternal grandparents, parents, siblings, and daughter. It provides details about where her family originated from (Cuba), the hardships they faced immigrating to the United States for better opportunities, and how they overcame challenges. The document also discusses family traditions like celebrating Christmas Eve and the preservation of the Spanish language within the family.

1. Martin FamilyMartin Family
TreeTree
By: Jennifer MartinBy: Jennifer Martin

2. Maternal GrandparentsMaternal Grandparents
 My maternal grandmother is MiriamMy maternal grandmother is Miriam
Guerra.Guerra.
 My maternal grandfather is JulioMy maternal grandfather is Julio
Abraham.Abraham.

3. Paternal GrandparentsPaternal Grandparents
 My paternal grandmother is Ana Martin.My paternal grandmother is Ana Martin.
 My paternal grandfather is Pedro Martin.My paternal grandfather is Pedro Martin.

4. My ParentsMy Parents
 My mom is Loyda Abraham.My mom is Loyda Abraham.
 My dad is Felix Pedro Martin.My dad is Felix Pedro Martin.

5. My siblingsMy siblings
 I have 3 sisters: Melissa, Krystal &I have 3 sisters: Melissa, Krystal &
Stephanie.Stephanie.
 I have 2 brothers: Christopher & Michael.I have 2 brothers: Christopher & Michael.

6. My daughterMy daughter
 My daughter is the most recent memberMy daughter is the most recent member
to our family. Her name is Anabellato our family. Her name is Anabella
Guerra. She was born on June 25, 2013.Guerra. She was born on June 25, 2013.

7. Activity 8Activity 8 From what parts of the world did your family (or families) originate?From what parts of the world did your family (or families) originate?
 CubaCuba
 What motivated your ancestors to leave their homeland for a New World? When did they leave? If your ancestors were alwaysWhat motivated your ancestors to leave their homeland for a New World? When did they leave? If your ancestors were always
in North America, what was their life like prior to European contact?in North America, what was their life like prior to European contact?
 My mom left Cuba when she was 14 years old in 1980. My dad left Cuba when he was 3 years old in 1968. Both my families left Cuba toMy mom left Cuba when she was 14 years old in 1980. My dad left Cuba when he was 3 years old in 1968. Both my families left Cuba to
better themselves. My grandparents wanted to give both my mom and my dad a better future.better themselves. My grandparents wanted to give both my mom and my dad a better future.
 What hardships did your ancestors face in previous generations, either when they first arrived or soon after contact? What didWhat hardships did your ancestors face in previous generations, either when they first arrived or soon after contact? What did
they do to overcome any hardships? Do they recall any prejudice that was experienced?they do to overcome any hardships? Do they recall any prejudice that was experienced?
 My grandparents from both sides had to leave all their family members behind to bring both my parents to the United States.My grandparents from both sides had to leave all their family members behind to bring both my parents to the United States.
 What did your ancestors do in the previous two or three generations? How did this influence what the family does today?What did your ancestors do in the previous two or three generations? How did this influence what the family does today?
 What my grandparents did during their generation hasn’t influenced what the family does today. Since they came from Cuba, they workedWhat my grandparents did during their generation hasn’t influenced what the family does today. Since they came from Cuba, they worked
various jobs to make money. Today, my mom is a school nurse and my dad is a Publix store manager.various jobs to make money. Today, my mom is a school nurse and my dad is a Publix store manager.
 What languages did your ancestors speak? What has happened to these languages in your family today?What languages did your ancestors speak? What has happened to these languages in your family today?
 My ancestors spoke Spanish. Today my family still speaks Spanish as well as English.My ancestors spoke Spanish. Today my family still speaks Spanish as well as English.
 What family traditions or practices have been performed over the years that are special or unique to your family?What family traditions or practices have been performed over the years that are special or unique to your family?
 A family tradition that we have is to celebrate Christmas Eve or as we call it, Noche Buena. That day we gather all the family together andA family tradition that we have is to celebrate Christmas Eve or as we call it, Noche Buena. That day we gather all the family together and
eat typical Cuban food like pork, rice and black beans.eat typical Cuban food like pork, rice and black beans.
 What do you know of the meaning behind your family name? How, if at all, has it changed over the years? Do you know theWhat do you know of the meaning behind your family name? How, if at all, has it changed over the years? Do you know the
reason for any changes?reason for any changes?
 Martin originated from Spain. The meaning is referenced to the god of Mars. Over the years, it has also been changed to Martinez as well.Martin originated from Spain. The meaning is referenced to the god of Mars. Over the years, it has also been changed to Martinez as well.
 How are the experiences of your family similar to or different from those faced by various immigrants or refugees today?How are the experiences of your family similar to or different from those faced by various immigrants or refugees today?
 The experiences my family went through are very similar to other immigrants or refugees because every day thousands of people arrive toThe experiences my family went through are very similar to other immigrants or refugees because every day thousands of people arrive to
the United States to give their family a better future.the United States to give their family a better future.
 In what ways was this exercise easy or difficult for you to do? Under what circumstances might an exercise like this be difficultIn what ways was this exercise easy or difficult for you to do? Under what circumstances might an exercise like this be difficult
for a student to do? What might you do as a teacher to modify it in special circumstances?for a student to do? What might you do as a teacher to modify it in special circumstances?
 This exercise was very easy for me to do. I know a lot about my family because my grandparents and parents have spoken to me aboutThis exercise was very easy for me to do. I know a lot about my family because my grandparents and parents have spoken to me about
their past. This exercise could be hard for those students who don’t talk much to their parents or were adopted. As a teacher I couldtheir past. This exercise could be hard for those students who don’t talk much to their parents or were adopted. As a teacher I could
modify this exercise by knowing where the students come from and if any are adopted.modify this exercise by knowing where the students come from and if any are adopted.