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Hispanic Heritage Month: Costa Rica Reading Comprehension Passage

Hispanic Heritage Month: Costa Rica Reading Comprehension Passage preview
Hispanic Heritage Month: Costa Rica Reading Comprehension Passage preview

Look Inside · 8 pages · answer key included

Reading passage opening: Costa Rica's geography, climate, and early history, with a flag-colored map
Part 1 of the passage, color version
Reading passage opening: Costa Rica's geography, climate, and early history, with an outline map
Part 1 of the passage, black-and-white version
Reading passage continuation: Costa Rica's independence, military abolition, culture, and conservation
Part 2 of the informational passage
Reading passage conclusion: renewable energy, environmental challenges, and Pura Vida (pure life) values
Part 3 concludes the informational passage
Comprehension questions 1–3: Costa Rica's capital, gallo pinto ingredients, and a volcano and national park
Questions 1–3 of the seven-question set
Comprehension questions 4–6: Costa Rica's independence year, military, and meaning of Pura Vida (pure life)
Questions 4–6 of the seven-question set
Comprehension question 7: explain why Costa Rica is a conservation leader, supported by one or two reasons
Question 7 completes the comprehension set

Answer key included

Answer key included
Attributes
Subject

Reading, ELA, Hispanic Heritage Month, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal

Grades

Elementary

Types

Worksheets & Printables

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Wonderland School
Rating
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About This Product

Transport your students to the lush rainforests and sunny beaches of Costa Rica with this vibrant reading passage! Designed for 3rd-5th graders, this resource explores Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity, eco-friendly lifestyle, and happy "Pura Vida" culture during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Your class will discover sloths, volcanoes, and chocolate-making traditions while building essential reading skills!

Objective:

This print-and-go resource helps students:

  • Strengthen reading comprehension & analysis skills

  • Explore Costa Rican geography, wildlife, and culture

  • Learn about environmental conservation (perfect for Earth Day connections!)

Order:

  1. 3-Pages Informational Text (Kid-friendly & visually appealing)

  2. 7 Comprehension Questions (Multiple-choice, true or false, and short answer)

  3. Answer Key Included (Easy grading!)

More Product Details:

  • Format: PDF file

  • Pages size: 11 * 8.5 Inches

  • Number Of Pages: 8 pages

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Resource Tags

Spanish-Speaking Countries Unit Spanish-Speaking Countries Spanish-Speaking Countries Unit Study 3rd-5th Grade Social Studies Costa Rica Reading Passage Hispanic Heritage Month Activities Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passage 3rd-5th Reading

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