Latinx Heritage Month Social Studies: Pele Reading Comprehension

Score big with this Pelé reading comprehension passage celebrating the Brazilian soccer legend during Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)! This print-and-go resource explores how Edson Arantes do Nascimento rose from poverty to become "O Rei" (The King) of fútbol through perseverance and sportsmanship. With differentiated texts and cross-curricular activities, students will discover how Pelé’s record-breaking career and humanitarian work made him a global icon.

Objective
This CCSS & NGSS-aligned resource helps students:
✔ Practice informational text comprehension
✔ Analyze athlete perseverance through challenges
✔ Answer Different Questions

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: 8 pages

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