Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passage : Dolores Huerta Passage

Inspire the next generation of activists with this compelling Hispanic Heritage Month reading passage about Dolores Huerta, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers and a trailblazing labor leader! This resource brings to life Huerta's courageous fight for farmworkers' rights, gender equality, and social justice, making her story accessible and engaging for young learners. Perfect for grades 3-8, this lesson combines history, civics, and character education.

Objective:

• Introduce students to a groundbreaking Latina activist and her "Sí, se puede" legacy

• Strengthen reading comprehension through biography analysis

• Explore themes of labor rights, nonviolent protest, and women's leadership

• Connect historical farmworker struggles to modern social justice movements

• Empower students to recognize their own ability to create change

Order:

1. Download the passage

2. Read the biography

3. Complete standards-aligned comprehension activities

4. Extend with civic engagement projects

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11*8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 8 pages

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