Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passage : Bob Menendez Reading Passage

Explore the impactful career of Senator Bob Menéndez, one of the most influential Latino leaders in U.S. politics, with this engaging Hispanic Heritage Month reading passage! This resource highlights his journey from the son of Cuban immigrants to becoming New Jersey's first Hispanic U.S. Senator, offering students a real-world example of perseverance, public service, and political leadership.

Objective:

• Introduce students to Latino representation in U.S. government

• Strengthen reading comprehension and analytical skills

• Examine themes of immigration, advocacy, and civic responsibility

• Connect social studies and ELA with cultural awareness

• Inspire discussions about diversity in American leadership

Order:

• Download the differentiated passage and activities

• Engage with a map activity (Cuba → New Jersey)

• Read the biography

• Complete standards-aligned comprehension tasks

• Extend with government/civics projects

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11*8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 8 pages

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