Rita Moreno Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions

Bring star power to your classroom during Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) with this engaging reading comprehension passage about Rita Moreno, the legendary Puerto Rican actress, singer, and EGOT winner! This no-prep resource helps 3rd-5th grade students explore performing arts, cultural identity, and perseverance while building critical reading skills.

Objective:

This printable worksheet features:

• A vibrant biography of Rita Moreno's trailblazing career and activism

• Differentiated comprehension questions (multiple-choice, true or false, and short answers)

• Vocabulary spotlight on theater/film terms (EGOT, typecasting, etc.)
  Perfect for ELA lessons, performing arts units, or diversity discussions!

Order:

1. Inspiring Reading Passage – Kid-friendly telling of Moreno's journey from Puerto Rico to Hollywood

2. Women's History Month activities

3. Biography units

More Product Details:

• Format: PDF file

• Pages size: 11 * 8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 6 pages

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