Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies: Oscar De La Hoya Passage

Introduction:
Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to life with this exciting reading comprehension passage about Oscar De La Hoya, the legendary Mexican-American boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist! This ready-to-use resource helps 3rd-5th grade students explore sports history, perseverance, and Latino representation while building key literacy skills.

Objective:
This printable PDF worksheet develops reading fluency, text analysis, and critical thinking through an inspiring biography of a trailblazing athlete. The Common Core-aligned questions encourage students to engage with the text while learning about determination and cultural pride.

What's Included:
✔ 1-page biography covering De La Hoya's childhood, boxing career, and community impact
✔ 8 comprehension questions (5 multiple-choice + 3 short answer)
✔ Answer key for easy grading

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11*8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 6 pages

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