Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Activities (10 figures included)
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Description
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States, honoring the culture, contributions, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. To commemorate this special occasion, we have designed a set of reading comprehension activities and posters that are perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or even personal use.
Our reading comprehension activities consist of 10 passages about famous Hispanic individuals who have made a significant impact in various fields, such as music, literature, science, and activism. Each passage is accompanied by a series of tasks that will challenge students to analyze, interpret, and synthesize information from the text. These tasks will check students' understanding in: summary, predictions, author’s purpose, context clues, main idea, comparison.
The passages in our activities cover a range of topics and individuals, including:
- César Chávez
- Oscar De La Hoya
- Lisa Fernandez
- Mario Molina
- Rita Moreno
- Sandra Cisneros
- Luis Walter Alvarez
- Joan Baez
- Gloria Estefan
- Edward James Olmos
By learning about these notable Hispanic figures, students will not only gain knowledge about their lives and achievements but also develop an understanding and appreciation of Hispanic culture.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Students learn about each figure with:
- Reading passage
- Summary and Main Idea
- Vocabulary
- Reading Response about each figure's life
- Multiple choice question
- Writing Responses with Open-ended Questions
Our reading comprehension activities and posters are suitable for students of all ages and backgrounds, making them a great addition to any classroom or homeschooling curriculum. Whether used as part of a lesson plan or as a standalone resource, these activities and posters are sure to engage and educate students while promoting diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
