Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage : Celia Cruz

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an engaging reading passage about Celia Cruz, the legendary "Queen of Salsa"! This resource brings cultural awareness, music history, and literacy together in one dynamic activity. Perfect for elementary and middle school classrooms, it explores Cruz's inspiring journey from Havana to international stardom while building key reading skills.

Objective:

• Introduce students to influential Hispanic figures through biography

• Develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills

• Explore themes of perseverance, cultural pride, and musical legacy

• Provide cross-curricular connections (music, social studies, ELA)

• Celebrate diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)

Order:

1. Download the passage and activity set

2. Introduce with a salsa music clip or map of Cuba

3. Read the biography

4. Complete comprehension activities

5. Extend learning with creative projects

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 8.5*11 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 5 pages

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