Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

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Scholastic's Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Online Activity provides your students with an opportunity to discover the contributions and rich cultures of Hispanics in the United States. Hispanic Heritage Month - celebrated September 15 to October 15 each year - honors the diverse peoples of Spanish-speaking backgrounds who have come to the United States from more than 20 countries. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage is designed to coincide with this special month or be used throughout the year.

OBJECTIVE

Students will: 

1. Interpret and understand written and spoken Spanish on a variety of topics.
2. Identify and describe traits that represent Hispanic cultures
3. Study and analyze the traditions and culture of Hispanic Americans
4. Read observations Hispanics make about their identity
5. Conduct research on issues of identity and heritage
6. Formulate interview questions based on reading materials
7. Use compiled information to ask questions that seek information not already discussed
8. Understand and summarize the contributions of Hispanic Americans
9. Gather and synthesize information about Hispanic community members by using a variety of informational resources
10. Write a biography about an accomplished American that relates information on heritage and identity
11. Apply reading comprehension skills, including:
• main idea
• read for detail
• draw conclusions

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades Pre K-1
Lesson 2: Celebate Hispanic Heritage for Grades 2-5
Lesson 3: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage for Grades 6-8

SUPPORTING BOOKS

Hispanic Heritage Books and Resources

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  	Mis Abuelos by George Ancona SET FEATURES:     Award-winning author-photographer     Noted translators Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy     Intimate, original photographs     Children share their lives in Spanish and English     Includes a map, family history, and cultural background     Meets Reading First funding requirements   REVIEWS: $14.70 You save: 30% Library Binding | Grades 1-3

  
  Mis Abuelos
  Grades 1-3 $14.70
  
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  	Mis Quehaceres by George Ancona SET FEATURES:     Award-winning author-photographer     Noted translators Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy     Intimate, original photographs     Children share their lives in Spanish and English     Includes a map, family history, and cultural background     Meets Reading First funding requirements   REVIEWS: $14.70 You save: 30% Library Binding | Grades 1-3

  
  Mis Quehaceres
  Grades 1-3 $14.70
  

This Unit Plan supports Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Activities