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Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies: Laurie Hernandez Passage

Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies: Laurie Hernandez Passage preview
Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies: Laurie Hernandez Passage preview

Look Inside · 6 pages · answer key included

Laurie Hernandez biography, color version, covering her gymnastics career, Olympic medals, and book
Color version of the biography passage
Laurie Hernandez biography, black-and-white version, covering her childhood and achievements in gymnastics
Black-and-white version of the same passage
Comprehension questions 1–3 ask about Laurie Hernandez's birthday, 2016 Olympic team, and starting age
First question sheet: questions 1–3
Comprehension questions 4–6 address Laurie's beam medal and repeat a prompt about her place in gymnastics history
Second question sheet: questions 4–6
Comprehension questions 7–8 ask what dedication means and why Laurie Hernandez is a good role model for kids
Final question sheet: questions 7–8

Answer key included

Answer key included
Attributes
Subject

Reading, ELA, Writing, Hispanic Heritage Month, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Biographies, Social Studies

Grades

Elementary

Types

Worksheets & Printables

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Wonderland School
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About This Product

Bring Olympic gold medal energy to your classroom with this high-interest reading passage about gymnast Laurie Hernandez! Perfect for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), this print-and-go resource tells the inspiring story of the first U.S.-born Latina to make the Olympic gymnastics team since 1984. Through differentiated texts and cross-curricular activities, students will flip for this relatable role model who combines Puerto Rican pride with mental toughness and STEM connections to physics in sports!

Objective
This CCSS & NGSS-aligned resource helps students:
✔ Master informational text comprehension
✔ Analyze athlete perseverance through challenges
✔ Explore STEM in sports
✔ Connect to growth mindset principles

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: 6 pages

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Resource Tags

Hispanic Heritage Month Latinx Heritage Month Famous Hispanic Americans Hispanic Heritage Reading Comprehension Hispanic Heritage Activities Hispanic Heritage Worksheets Hispanic Heritage Reading Reading passage Reading Comprehension Passage

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