Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passage : Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Inspire students with the groundbreaking story of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), the youngest woman ever elected to Congress! This Hispanic Heritage Month reading passage explores her journey from the Bronx to Capitol Hill, highlighting themes of activism, leadership, and Latino representation in government. Perfect for grades 4-8, this resource combines civics, social studies, and cultural pride in an engaging lesson.

Objective:

• Introduce students to a prominent Latina leader in U.S. politics

• Strengthen reading comprehension and critical thinking skills

• Explore themes of civic engagement, perseverance, and social justice

• Connect government studies with contemporary Hispanic representation

• Encourage discussion about diversity in leadership

Order:

1. Download the differentiated passage and activity set

2. Hook students with a video clip of AOC’s congressional speech

3. Read the biography

4. Complete comprehension and reflection activities

5. Extend with civic engagement projects

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 8.5*11 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 5 pages

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