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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage : José M. Hernán

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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage : José M. Hernán preview

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Biography of José Moreno Hernández: his farm work, education, and space mission, with a color illustration
Reading passage, color version
Biography of José Moreno Hernández: his farm work, education, and space mission, with an uncolored illustration
Reading passage, black-and-white version
Comprehension questions 1–3 ask about José’s earlier job, his historic Spanish tweet, and learning English
First three of six comprehension questions
Comprehension questions 4–6 cover sequencing José’s life events, achieving dreams, and the meaning of migrant
Questions 4–6: sequencing, reflection, and vocabulary

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
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About This Product

Inspire students with the extraordinary journey of José M. Hernández, the NASA astronaut who went from migrant farmworker to space explorer! This Hispanic Heritage Month reading passage highlights perseverance, education, and STEM achievement through Hernández’s remarkable life story. Perfect for grades 3-6, this resource combines literacy, science, and cultural pride in one engaging lesson.

Objective:

  • Introduce students to a trailblazing Latino STEM role model

  • Strengthen reading comprehension and critical thinking skills

  • Explore themes of perseverance, education, and dreaming big

  • Connect science and social studies with cultural awareness

  • Celebrate Hispanic contributions to space exploration

Order:

  1. Download the passage and activity set

  2. Hook students with a video of Hernández’s space mission

  3. Read the biography

  4. Complete comprehension and reflection activities

  5. Extend with STEM or career exploration projects

More Details:

  • Format: PDF file

  • size: 8.5*11 Inches

  • Number Of Pages: 5 pages

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