7th Grade Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Activities

Looking for a great way to start off the school year? The Exploring Spanish Influence in American Culture project is a great intro to Spanish class at back to school time! Students will discover that Spanish might not be such a foreign language after all. By exploring various influences, they will gain profound insights into how Spanish language, traditions, and people have woven their presence into modern American life.

Students will research:

• Spanish Words in English: Illustrating linguistic fusion.
• American Cities with Spanish Name: Reflecting historical connections.
• Spanish Foods: Showcasing culinary diversity.
• Famous Spanish Americans: Investigating influence on various career fields.
• Spanish Holidays or Customs: Bridging cultural traditions.
• Bilingual Product Labels and Signs: Demonstrating the impact of dual languages

Projects are presented to class in infographic, slide or even good-old posterboard format. Works great for Hispanic Heritage Month!

*Includes Graphic Organizer for students with diverse learning abilities and detailed rubric.

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Coloring with a Purpose Cultura

Contains Authentic images that represent my Mexican culture.

includes:

el chavo, el corazon from la lotería, mexican icons, purepecha women, pottery, pottery with flowers and many more suprises!!!

Contiene imágenes auténticas que representan mi cultura mexicana.

⭐Includes:

El Chavo, el corazón de la lotería, íconos mexicanos, mujeres purépechas, alfarería, alfarería con flores ¡y muchas sorpresas más!

Contiene imágenes auténticas que representan mi cultura mexicana.

⭐Incluye:

El Chavo, el corazón de la lotería, íconos mexicanos, mujeres purépechas, alfarería, alfarería con flores ¡y muchas sorpresas más!

Use these coloring sheets as:

Use coloring sheets as prompts for creative writing exercises. Students can color the sheet and then write a story, dialogue, or descriptive paragraph based on the image.

• Extra Credit
• Subplans
• Early Finishers

✏️SUB-FRIENDLY

⭐NO PREP NEEDED

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Dolores Huerta as a Female Changemaker and a Latina Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Explore Hispanic Heritage through these 3 superb short stories by Latino authors and Informational Mini-Lesson.

The digital MINI-LESSON contains :

10 colorful slides introducing elements of Hispanic culture such as language, music, geographic location, food, religion, Hispanic-American contributors and authors. Each slide is filled with photos, maps, as well as, music and video links. This is the perfect prelude to the following short story lessons .

These 3 introductory story POWERPOINTS share the writings of 3 different Latino authors. They provide digital & printable pre-reading information for each Hispanic author, genre, and setting. The lessons also include vocabulary study, practice, and assessment for:

Eleven- Sandra Ciseneros

Seventh Grade- Gary Soto

The Circuit-Francisco Jimenez

Lessons will prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards for whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

EACH POWERPOINT:

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.

3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.

4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.

5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.

6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.

7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.

9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.

10**PDF file** 9 organizers, activities, and quizzes

11 **Fun Fact** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion/prediction

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage for review

· Add to electronic notebooks

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

· Grammar study / parts of speech

· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our Vibrant Notebook:

Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with our stunning notebook gift.

The cover is adorned with colorful flowers,and colored pages symbolizing diversity and beauty.

Perfect for Spanish classes with ample space for language practice.

Ideal for learners and educators, aiding vocabulary and verb conjugations.

Explore the rich culture, history, and traditions within its pages.

Thoughtful gift for those passionate about Hispanic culture and language.

Durable design ensures your notes are preserved for years.

A tribute to the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Immerse yourself in this cultural celebration with our special notebook.

Order today and embrace the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month!

You will receive A ZIP folder that includes:

• A PDF & PNG Files.
• 80 Pages
• Resolution: 300 DPI.
• Size: 8.5 x11 In.

Have fun and enjoy!

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Do you want to make learning about Cesar Chavez engaging? Are you struggling to find an appropriate no prep activity? Do you lack the background knowledge to teach on this topic? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Cesar Chavez Day WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and life of this activist, his struggles and successes, organizations, activism, reflections, and more. This WebQuest is perfect for Cesar Chavez Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Cesar Chavez with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Need an engaging resource for secondary ESL ELL Sped or Gen Ed students for Latin X & Hispanic Heritage Month? This Google Slides choice board lets secondary students have CHOICE in the videos they watch then gives them guided language frames to reflect and synthesize on what they've learned!

What's included:

• 8 Google Slides for students with video options and writing prompts and language frames for responses
• A slide for background knowledge to help students understand the topic
• Engaging linked YouTube videos to celebrate and learn about Hispanic and Latino leaders and influential change-makers
• 2 TEACHER SLIDES with directions AND one slide to present AFTER the students are done for group or partner discussion
• Extra video options for students that end early
• Vocabulary to help support learning
• Writing: Reflection and Analysis of videos
• Writing: Synthesizing the importance of LatinX & Hispanic Heritage Month
• PERFECT for a sub or a day of independent learning so YOU can grade!

South America Collaborative Poster

A fun way to bring students together.

A Collaborative Poster.

This bundle Includes 2 posters.

➡️1. Poster of a Map of South America with Icons.

➡️2. Poster of a landscape of South America

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This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Roberto Clemente a as a Black Changemaker and a Latino Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

This POWERPOINT Hispanic Heritage Bundle includes an informational mini-lesson on Hispanic Heritage, *plus* an introductory vocabulary lesson to short story , Seventh Grade, written by Gary Soto.

The PREREADING LESSON high-lights the UNIQUE CULTURE of the author. The story lesson also includes vivid vocabulary slides, printable grammar and vocab practice with assessments.

--PDF Link to story included--

The digital MINI-LESSON contains :

10 colorful slides introducing elements of Hispanic culture such as language, music, geographic location, food, religion, Hispanic-American contributors and authors. Each slide is filled with photos, maps, as well as, music and video links. This is the perfect prelude to the following short story lessons .

POWERPOINT PREREADING LESSON contains:

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.

3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.(scowl, sheepishly, trudge, elective, linger, ferocity, portly, conviction)

4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.

5.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.

PDF FILE.

Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing printable worksheets to be used with the lesson!

**Grammar Sort**

Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.

**Connotation Sort**

Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

**Context Clues Sentences, Word Bank and Key: **

Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.

**Vocabulary Organizer**

This worksheet allows the students to infer the meaning from the animated vocabulary slide. After students complete the organizer, it is a great reference sheet.

**Synonym and Antonym Word Study**

The graphic organizer allows the students to explore the variations in meaning of the new vocabulary word.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion/prediction

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage for review

· Add to electronic notebooks

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

· Grammar study / parts of speech

· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

Our goal is to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards This resource can be used whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms This bundle is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy -

From Kiwious About Vocab!

Are you looking for an engaging activity for Cinco de Mayo? Do you want your students to be motivated to learn? Then download this Cinco de Mayo Activity WebQuest for Middle School and High School ELA! Students will learn about this holiday, Hispanic culture, and Mexico with this fun and interactive no prep activity! Easily incorporate into your whole group or team building classroom plans whether in person or virtual learning. Students will learn about this fun holiday's history, facts, food, fun, and more! Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to uncover. This WebQuest can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Cinco de Mayo
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

How you can use this resource:

• This can be completed in one full 45-minute class
• Great for meaningful homework OR extra credit
• Makes for a great sub plan

This resource includes:

• 17 multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Ellen Ochoa as a Female Changemaker and a Latina Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

This POWERPOINT Hispanic Heritage Bundle includes: an cultural mini-lesson *PLUS* story PREREADING LESSON high-lighting the UNIQUE CULTURE of the author. The story lesson also includes vivid vocabulary slides, printable grammar and vocab practice with assessments.

--PDF Link to story included--

The digital MINI-LESSON contains :

10 colorful slides introducing elements of Hispanic culture such as language, music, geographic location, food, religion, Hispanic-American contributors and authors. Each slide is filled with photos, maps, as well as, music and video links. This is the perfect prelude to the following short story lessons.

POWERPOINT STORY PREREADING LESSON contains:

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.

3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.(vinyl, swoop, vicious, mope, drape, casually, eagerly)

4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.

5.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.

PDF FILE.

Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing printable worksheets to be used with the lesson!

**Grammar Sort**

Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.

**Connotation Sort**

Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

**Context Clues Sentences, Word Bank and Key: **

Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.

**Vocabulary Organizer**

This worksheet allows the students to infer the meaning from the animated vocabulary slide. After students complete the organizer, it is a great reference sheet.

**Synonym and Antonym Word Study**

The graphic organizer allows the students to explore the variations in meaning of the new vocabulary word.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion/prediction

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage for review

· Add to electronic notebooks

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

· Grammar study / parts of speech

· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

Our goal is to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards This resource can be used whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms This bundle is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy -

From Kiwious About Vocab!

Do you want to make learning about Cinco de Mayo fun? Do you want your students to be engaged in learning? Then download this Cinco de Mayo Activity! Your students will learn about Hispanic culture and the history and traditions of this holiday with these engaging trivia games!

These individual or team-building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans! A handout is included to be used as quiet seat work or emergency sub plans!

These trivia games come with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.

How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Cinco de Mayo
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

This resource includes:

• 30+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

• To learn about this fun holiday
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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A fun way to celebrate Hispanic HERITAGE MONTH!

There are two versions and 3 options of Bingo in this product.

Option one students color-in the artist, then play.

Option 2: students play online

Option 3: Teacher prints PDF for students to play!

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Lionel Messi a as a Latino Changemaker and an Amazing Athlete. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

This POWERPOINT Hispanic Heritage Bundle includes: an introduction to Hispanic Heritage mini-lesson, *plus* an introductory vocabulary lesson to "Eleven" written by Sandra Cisneros.

The PREREADING LESSONS provides digital pre-reading information for author, genre, and setting; hi-lighting the UNIQUE CULTURE of the author. The story lesson also includes vivid vocabulary slides, printable grammar and vocn ab practice with assessments.

--PDF Link to story included--

The digital MINI-LESSON contains :

10 colorful slides introducing elements of Hispanic culture such as language, music, geographic location, food, religion, Hispanic-American contributors and authors. Each slide is filled with photos, maps, as well as, music and video links.

The PREREADING LESSON contains:

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.

3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.(raggedy, alley, invisible, rattle, nonsense, germ)

4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.

5.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.

PDF FILE.

Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing printable worksheets to be used with the lesson!

**Grammar Sort**

Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.

**Connotation Sort**

Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

**Context Clues Sentences, Word Bank and Key: **

Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.

**Vocabulary Organizer**

This worksheet allows the students to infer the meaning from the animated vocabulary slide. After students complete the organizer, it is a great reference sheet.

**Synonym and Antonym Word Study**

The graphic organizer allows the students to explore the variations in meaning of the new vocabulary word.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion/prediction

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage for review

· Add to electronic notebooks

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

· Grammar study / parts of speech

· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

Our goal is to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards This resource can be used whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms

This bundle is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy -

From Kiwious About Vocab!

Do you want to support diversity in our classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging activity? Do you struggle to find an appropriate no prep activity? Then downland this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Mexican Americans for Middle School ELA! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, facts and figures, major historical events, society, culture, and more of Mexican Americans living in the U.S.A. This WebQuest is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
• Terms of Use

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This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Rigoberta Menchú as a Latina Changemaker and a Female Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

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➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)