Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies: Oscar De La Renta Passage

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month with this engaging reading comprehension passage about Oscar de la Renta, the world-renowned Dominican-American fashion designer! This no-prep, printable resource introduces students in grades 3-5 to de la Renta’s inspiring journey—from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to becoming a global fashion icon who dressed First Ladies and celebrities. Perfect for ELA, social studies, or art lessons, this passage highlights Latino excellence, creativity, and cultural pride while building essential reading skills.

Objective:
This resource helps students:
✔ Improve reading comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking through grade-appropriate nonfiction text (Lexile 500L-600L)
✔ Learn about Hispanic/Latinx contributions to art, culture, and fashion

Perfect For:
• September-October Hispanic Heritage Month lessons
• Biography units or nonfiction reading centers
• Art integration (pair with a design-your-own-outfit activity!)
• ELL/Spanish bilingual connections

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11*8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 6 pages

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