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| The following instructional task models how to measure both reading to be informed and the social studies Peoples of the Nation and World indicators "examine the contributions of various ethnic groups to the development of communities," and "summarize the main points of a current event." The Peoples of the Nation and World indicator and the reading stance being measured are identified in parenthesis after each activity. For a review of the four reading stances refer to _______________. |
Directions: Read the article titled " The U.S. Welcomes Latinos," and then complete Activities 1 through 7.
- Explain the main idea of this article. (Social Studies: summarize the main points of a current event; Reading: global stance)
- This article appeared in a children's magazine called Scholastic News. Explain why you think the author wanted to include this article in a children's magazine. (Reading: personal stance, developing interpretation stance)
- In the chart below list important facts that you learned from this article about Latinos. (Social Studies: examine the contributions of various ethnic groups to the development of communities; Reading: developing interpretation stance)
- People who move to the United States from other countries bring customs and foods to share. Describe one custom or type of food that you have learned about from another person that is not mentioned in the article. (Social Studies: examine the contributions of various ethnic groups to the development of communities; Reading: personal stance)
- Use information from the article to explain why the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.(Social Studies: examine the contributions of various ethnic groups to the development of communities; Reading: developing interpretation stance)
- Use information from the reading to help you design a banner in the box below for Hispanic Heritage Month. (Social Studies: examine the contributions of various ethnic groups to the development of communities; Reading: developing interpretation stance)
- What additional information could the author have included in this article that might have been useful to the reader? (Reading: critical stance)
When she was 8 years old, Belen Vasquez (Beh-LEHN-VAHS-kehs) made a big move. She and her parents moved to the U.S. from Mexico. Belen spoke only Spanish when she arrived. Now she reads and writes in both Spanish and English.
Belen is one of 27 million Latinos (lah-TEE-nohs) living in the U.S. They are the fastest-growing group in the country.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Latinos, also called Hispanics, share the Spanish language. But they come from more than 20 countries in North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. They bring customs and foods from their native countries. For example, if you eat a taco, you are tasting a treat from Belen's country, Mexico.
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from March 15 to October 15. The U.S. celebrates Hispanic cultures with activities and ceremonies. It is a way to say, "Thank you, Latinos, for sharing your heritage."
Taken from Scholastic News, Edition 3, September 21, 1998.
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