Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies: Gary Soto Reading Passage

Bring poetry to life with this vibrant Gary Soto reading passage! Perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), this resource introduces students to the beloved Mexican-American author whose stories paint vivid pictures of growing up in California’s Central Valley. Through engaging text and poem excerpts, young readers will discover how Soto transformed everyday moments into literary treasures that celebrate Chicano culture.

Objective
This culturally-rich resource helps students:
✔ Develop literary analysis skills through biography
✔ Understand how personal experiences shape writing
✔ Identify sensory details in Soto’s poetry
✔ Build Spanish-English vocabulary (familia, memoria, barrio)
✔ Connect to themes of identity and community

Order

1. Read: Students explore the illustrated passage

2. Respond: Complete thought-provoking activities:

   • Multiple choice (historical facts)

   • Short answer (critical thinking)

   • True/False

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11*8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 8 pages

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