Important Places in Latin America Reading Packet

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Important Places in Latin America Reading Packet is an informative geography resource for 6th grade students to learn about key locations across Latin America. Students will read a passage detailing important information about several places, applying relevant vocabulary terms along the way. The reading is followed by multiple choice questions and graphic organizers allowing students to demonstrate comprehension of the material. This printable packet works well for middle school social studies or reading classes and can be used for whole group instruction, small group work, individual assignments, or homework. Answer keys are included within the packet. By engaging with this material, students will build their knowledge of Latin American geography in an enjoyable way while practicing vital reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

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Learning Objectives:

Identify major physical features and bodies of water in Latin America using textual evidence.
Explain key characteristics of locations such as the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, Caribbean Sea, and Atacama Desert.
Apply geographic knowledge through labeling, shading, and categorizing activities on regional maps.

Teaching Tips:

Have students pre-highlight each location on the map before reading to support comprehension.
Use the file-card activity (page 6) for small-group work or stations to reinforce key facts.
Pair the passage with a classroom atlas or digital map tools for stronger spatial connections.

Skills Covered:

Reading informational geography texts
Interpreting maps and physical features
Extracting key details from text to complete activities

FAQs:

Does this resource include mapping practice?

Yes. Students label oceans, draw the Amazon River, and shade the Andes, Amazon Rainforest, and Atacama Desert.

Are answer keys included?

Yes, the packet contains full keys for mapping, fill-in-the-blank items, and matching questions.

What regions are covered?

The packet covers the Amazon River and Rainforest, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre Mountains, Panama Canal, and Atacama Desert.

About This Product

Updated: Dec 09, 2025.

A reading and activity packet introducing key geographical locations across Latin America.

What's Included

Nine pages with reading passages, map activities, fill-in-the-blank questions, file-card tasks, and answer keys.

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PDF

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Grades:

Grade 6

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About The Author

Sarah Miller Tech helps Social Studies teachers grow, create, and conquer their content. My primary focus is on guiding teachers in teaching complex social studies standards in a way that is easy for young learners, while using literacy strategies as a tool to guide instruction. Through a mix of coaching, sample classroom resources, and proven strategies, I give social studies teachers the tools they need to confidently teach difficult concepts to their students. MY TEACHING STYLE I love being able to integrate literacy and technology seamlessly into science and social studies! I also love giving students the power of choice in their learning. HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT Teacher of the Year in 2017 MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY I received my Masters in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University and my B.S. in Middle Grades Education from the College of Coastal Georgia

Standards & Curriculum

CCSS ELA (Grade 5):

CCSS.RI.5.1 - Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
CCSS.RI.5.7 - Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.