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Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies: Tito Puente Reading Passage

Attributes

Subject

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

Grades

Elementary

Types

Worksheets & Printables

File

PDF

Editable

Author

Wonderland School

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About This Product

Bring the rhythms of Latin music to your classroom with this vibrant Tito Puente reading passage! Perfect for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), this no-prep resource explores how the "King of Mambo" went from Spanish Harlem to Grammy fame with his timbales and big band magic. Through differentiated texts and music-infused activities, students will discover how Puente's Puerto Rican roots and musical genius made him a Latin jazz legend.

Objective
✔ Strengthen informational text comprehension
✔ Analyze cultural influences in music
✔ Explore Latin instruments (conga, clave, maracas)
✔ Connect to modern Latino artists

Order

Read: Students explore the illustrated passage
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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