Showing posts with label Afro-Latinos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Afro-Latinos. Show all posts

Friday, February 17, 2023

Free Afro-Latinos in History Reading Comp Sample Pack

Afro-Latinos in History Reading Passages Sample Pack

Have you been wondering what my Reading Comprehension Passages packets are like? Now you can find out with this free Afro-Latinos in History Sample Pack from one of my most popular products!

Sample Pages of Afro-Latinos in History Reading Passages


If this product has been on your TpT wish list, here's a chance for you to download some sample pages. I chose the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, to highlight in this pack. But the full reading packet features the following seven famous Afro-Latinos:
  • Celia Cruz
  • Sammy Davis, Jr.
  • Soledad O'Brien
  • Roberto Clemente
  • Martina Arroyo
  • Pelé
  • Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez

What's Included in This Freebie


This sample has a one-page reading passage, a reading comprehension question "quiz," an example of one of the reading comp activities, plus the answer keys. 

And I included both the English and Spanish versions so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs. The original files are available in English only, Spanish only, or a robust bilingual version. 

Afro-Latinos in History Reading Passages Sample Pack



How to Use It


These reading comprehension packets are designed for students in 4th grade and up. You can assign the reading passages and comprehension quizzes as homework, or you can do the work together in class. Each person can be explored during one class period.

Homeschoolers can use this packet at their discretion. You can assign it as independent work, or read aloud the passages and then give your children the worksheets to complete.

In addition, there are reading comprehension worksheets that focus on vocabulary from the passages, a matching activity, true or false, describing words, and a Venn diagram for comparing characters. Answer keys are included.

Reading comprehension activity pages



When to Use It


My reading passages can be used for Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, or any time of the year! 




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Monday, January 30, 2023

Roberto Clemente Lesson Plans, Activities, Coloring Sheets and More

You may have heard about the baseball legend, Roberto Clemente. But did you know that the Puerto Rican was also a great humanitarian? In fact, he was posthumously awarded a Congressional Gold Medal of Honor in 1973 for his philanthropic work. Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic to achieve greatness in baseball, such as the first Hispanic to be named league MVP and the first Hispanic elected to the Hall of Fame, among other firsts. I hope you enjoy this collection of resources for learning and teaching about Roberto Clemente. Surprisingly, there are less than I expected. I hope that changes in the future.

Then learn about other important Latinos in history that your children should know!

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Lesson Plans


TpT Resources:


Printables




Coloring Pages



Videos


Here are some great child-friendly videos about the great baseball player, Clemente.





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Sunday, October 2, 2022

Celia Cruz Lesson Plans, Coloring Pages, Crafts, Activities and More



Did you know that the Cuban "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz, originally studied to become a literature teacher? But she interrupted her studies to pursue singing opportunities that eventually led to stardom. She has become beloved by generations all over the world for her operatic voice, flamboyant costumes and intimate relation to the music of Salsa. I've listed resources available for educators and parents below. If you want to learn about other important figures, check out my post on Latinos in History Your Children Should Know.

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Lesson Plans for Celia Cruz


Elementary Lessons


Resources for Middle & High School



Kid-Friendly Videos for Celia Cruz



Here's my favorite biography video for kids of any age from Cultura Colectiva Plus: The History Machine: Celia Cruz





Read Alouds


Here are a couple of video read alouds of two different children's biographies about Celia Cruz.



Activities & Crafts


Books




by Lisbeth Kaiser

It's also available in Spanish:
¿Quién fue Celia Cruz?: ¿Quién fue? Un libro de cartón



by Veronica Chambers



by Monica Brown


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Monday, January 25, 2021

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Resources


Portrait of Arturo A. Schomburg

In honor of Black History Month, today I'm sharing with you, the remarkable Arturo Schomburg. He was an Afro-Latino from Puerto Rico whose foresight and diligence helped create and establish the largest collection dedicated to Africans and the African diaspora. To learn about other remarkable Latinos, read Latinos in History Your Children Should Know.

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Who was Arturo Schomburg?


Yesterday was the birthday of the remarkable historian and activist, Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. Born in Puerto Rico, he was only in the fifth grade when his teacher told him that black people had no history, nor heroes, nor any achievements. This was, perhaps, the most defining moment of his life, since he carried that memory with him and dedicated his life to researching and collecting literature, art, and artifacts related to Africans and the African diaspora. 

The self-described "Afroborinqueño" was only 17 years old when he left his beloved island and settled in New York. There he continued his education and developed his activism by advocating for Puerto Rican and Cuban independence. In 1911, he co-founded the Negro Society for Historical Research. He began writing scholarly papers about Caribbean and African-American history. In recognition of his work and efforts, he was elected president of the American Negro Academy.

But perhaps his greatest accomplishment was his personal collection mentioned above. When it grew too large for his home, the New York Public Library purchased it. At the time, the collection contained more than 10,000 documents. Schomburg continued to grow the collection as its curator. And today, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is considered the leading research center for African studies with more than 10 million items.

These are but highlights of his life. I encourage you to learn more about this historical figure. 


A Children's Book about Schomburg


Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library

Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library

Schomburg: El hombre que creó una biblioteca (Spanish Edition)

A fabulous picture book about Schomburg with excellent illustrations by Eric Velasquez. The book chronicles Arturo's adventures from when he was a young boy up through adulthood. And it is all written in free verse poetry, which makes it even more special.


Lesson Plans for Elementary



Arturo Schomburg Reading Passage


Arturo Schomburg 1-Page Reading Passage

Teach your children/students about this remarkable historical figure with my Arturo Schomburg 1-Page Reading Passage. They'll learn about the amazing contribution he made to our country's national library system AND nation's history. This informational text is written for students in 4th - 8th grade. It includes a 7-question comprehension quiz plus answer key.

Includes two versions: one in ENGLISH and the other in SPANISH.

Videos

For further research, I recommend these family-friendly videos that feature Schomburg...





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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Printable Downloads & Boom Cards for Hispanic Heritage Month

This year seems like a it has a million days in it, but somehow Hispanic Heritage Month has still managed to sneak up on me! So I'm turning to printable downloads or online activities to use with my son.

Here is just a small list of the printable or digital resources that I have available. You can find these and more in my TpT store. 

This year, I've only had time to create one new resource, but it is great for distance learners. My Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passages & Comprehension Boom Cards are easy to use while still rich in content. You can purchase them on TpT or directly from my shop in Boom Learning.

This is the latest one I've made and is only in English (Spanish is forthcoming when I get some time). But I have several others in both languages available.

Are you new to Boom Cards? If so, here are a few quick tips:

  • Boom Cards are fast and easy. Similar to an interactive digital flash card, Boom Cards may be played on any touchscreen device, or PC w/a mouse. 
  • Completely digital, there is no printing, cutting, or laminating required.
  • The cards are self-grading, so if the student gets one wrong, they know right away and can try again. 
  • Teachers may assign card sets to their students and track their progress.
With my boom cards, students read through a few pages of information, and then answer 8 - 10 self-grading comprehension questions by clicking on the correct answer. 

Hispanic Heritage Month Boom Cards

Hispanic Heritage Month Boom Cards

If you're interested in downloads that you can print off and use at home, consider these resources. They are available in both English and Spanish.


100 Hispanic in World History Research Packet

Designed for older children, this 79-page unit allows students to choose from a list of 100 Hispanics in world history to research and share. The list is available in two formats:
  •    The historical figures are arranged by century starting with the 1400s to the present
  • The historical figures are arranged by field of influence, including musicians, artists, activists, scientists, athletes, writers, journalists, actors, leaders & politicians, and other notable figures.
Pages for note-taking, research, and one-page presentations are included, as are additional pages for comparing/contrasting historical figures, word association, and listing new vocabulary.

In addition, date cards and information labels are included for creating a timeline display on a wall.




This bundle shows 4, but I have activity packs available for six countries: Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain, Peru, and Venezuela. More countries are on the way, so just check back. Each one introduces children to the country with a printable map for them to color in and fact page with facts numbered to match the images on the map. 




These fact files may be used as individual bookmarks or a fandex. It features 36 historical figures. Directions for fandex assembly and use, as well as individual worksheets, cut-outs and answer key included.


Hispanic in History Character Crowns (shown at top of page)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing "Who Am I?" with this set of character crowns featuring 30 influential Hispanics in History.

Each crown comes with a fact sheet and extension strips for making the crown. Directions for assembly and instructions on different ways to play the game, as well as different ways to use the crowns are included. Available in English AND Spanish.


One-page reading passages about the following 10 famous Latinas:
  1. Ellen Ochoa
  2. Isabel Allende
  3. Dara Torres
  4. Frida Kahlo
  5. Linda Ronstadt
  6. Dolores Huerta
  7. Sonia Sotomayor
  8. Carolina Herrera
  9. Rita Moreno
  10. Sor Juana de la Cruz
I've also included reading comprehension worksheets that focus on facts and vocabulary from the passages, a matching activity, dictionary reference, and complete the sentence. Answer key included. ENGLISH AND SPANISH.



A set of one-page reading passages about the following seven famous Afro-Latinos:
  • Celia Cruz
  • Sammy Davis, Jr.
  • Soledad O'Brien
  • Roberto Clemente
  • Martina Arroyo
  • Pelé
  • Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez
Reading comprehension questions for each reading passage are included. I've also added reading comprehension worksheets that focus on vocabulary from the passages, a matching activity, true or false, describing words, and a Venn diagram for comparing characters. Answer key included. The reading passages are available in full color or black and white.


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Monday, February 10, 2020

One-Page Reading Passage: Arturo Schomburg

Arturo Schomburg Reading Passage
If you subscribe to my mailing list, be sure to check your inbox. My latest newsletter went out yesterday afternoon with a new freebie. 

Arturo Schomburg: 1-Page Reading Passage is a brief history of the life of the remarkable historian and activist, Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. Learn who he was and the amazing contribution he made to our country's national library system AND nation's history.

This informational text is written for students in 4th - 8th grade. It includes a 7-question comprehension quiz plus answer key.

Includes two versions: one in ENGLISH and the other in SPANISH.

And if you are not a subscriber, but would like this download, you can now find it in my TpT shop here.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library


I love learning about new people who have done remarkable things. Last month, on the MommyMaestra Facebook page, I asked my followers who they would include on a list of Latinos who impacted U.S. history. The response was overwhelming.

One of the names mentioned was Arturo Schomburg. I had not heard of him before. But a little research quickly led to a description of his inspirational contributions. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Schomburg's mother was a freeborn black midwife and his father was a German merchant.

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg was only in grade school when one of his teachers claimed that blacks had no history, heroes, or accomplishments (I know! What a horrible person!). That comment stayed with Schomburg, who vowed to prove her wrong and began a lifelong collection of books, letters, music, and art documenting the accomplishments of Africans and the African diaspora.

When he was 17, Schomburg moved to New York and his collection continued to grow. Eventually, it outgrew his home and became the basis for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library (which he curated himself).

Candlewick Press has a beautiful new picture book out telling this Afro-Latino's life story. Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library chronicles his adventures from when he was a young boy up through adulthood. And it is all written in free verse poetry, which makes it even more special.

Really, the whole book is a work of art because in addition to being beautifully written, the most remarkable part of this book, in my opinion, are the illustrations. Created by Eric Velasquez, each page is a portrait that I just want to sit and stare at. Take a look...

Schomburg


The back of the book even contains a timeline of his life.

And, yes! It is also available in Spanish.

Request this new title at your local library or bookstore. Or you can purchase it from Amazon:


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