Honoring Hispanic American History: A Pedagogical Close Reading Guide
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this instructive close reading packet examines the various customs, contributions, and cultures of Latino and Hispanic populations. For social studies, history, and cultural studies classes, it provides a thorough resource during Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. Sections on diverse Hispanic cultures and their distinctive customs (Hispanic Cultures), biographies of well-known Hispanic people and their accomplishments (Famous Figures), an examination of traditional Hispanic foods and their cultural significance (Traditional Foods), and descriptions of festivals and celebrations that honor Hispanic culture (Celebrations & Festivals) comprise the packet’s main features. In order to help students gain a deeper awareness of cultural diversity, Hispanic heritage, and the value of inclusivity in society, each part includes thought-provoking texts and reflective questions. This resource pack is especially useful for starting conversations on multiculturalism, identity, and worldviews during Hispanic Heritage Month and all through the school year.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Cultures
Famous Figures
Traditional Foods
Celebrations & Festivals
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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