Hispanic Heritage Month Passage: Gloria Estefan Biographical Passage

Bring the rhythm of Latin pride to your classroom with this engaging Gloria Estefan reading comprehension passage! Perfect for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), this no-prep resource explores how the "Queen of Latin Pop" overcame adversity to become a Grammy-winning music icon and cultural trailblazer. Through differentiated texts and cross-curricular activities, students will discover Estefan's Cuban-American roots, her global impact on music, and her inspirational story of perseverance.

Objective
This CCSS-aligned resource helps students:
✔ Build informational text reading skills
✔ Analyze how artists influence culture
✔ Understand the immigrant experience
✔ Make text-to-world connections through timeline activities

Order

1. Read: Students explore the illustrated passage

2. Respond: Complete thought-provoking activities:

   • Multiple choice (historical facts)

   • Short answer (critical thinking)

   • True/False

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11*8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 8 pages

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