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In celebration of Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, we’ve curated a special collection of lessons that honor the rich history, contributions, and achievements of Latine/Hispanic individuals and communities across the U.S. and beyond. As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity and cultural appreciation, we’re also excited to introduce our new "Ser Bilingüe es un Super Poder" poster, celebrating the strength and power of bilingualism.
✨New Posters Alert
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to refresh your classroom with ThinkCERCA's new bilingual posters! 🌟 These vibrant visuals are designed to inspire and engage all of your students, helping you create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. Let’s make your classroom more welcoming and empowering than ever before! Download your posters today:
- Bilingual CERCA Framework Poster
- English CERCA Framework Poster
- Spanish CERCA Framework Poster
- Ser Bilingüe Es Un Super Poder Poster
If your classroom is bilingual, don’t forget to take advantage of our Immersive Reader Integration with full translation of all content to Spanish and more than 60 other languages.
Writing Lessons to Celebrate Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month 2024:
Grade 3 | 📑Writing Prompt: Why are family traditions important?
Grade 4 | 📑 Writing Prompt: How can examining ruins help us understand why the ancient Maya may have abandoned their village?
Grade 5 | 📑Writing Prompt: How does Santiago use her memories of guavas throughout various points in her life to show the reader how she responds to leaving Puerto Rico to begin a new life in the continental United States?
Grade 6 | 📑Writing Prompt: How did the ancient Maya create a new environment through farming practices?
Grade 7 | 📑Writing Prompt: What does Soto's story about this group of seventh-graders tell readers about how identities are formed?
Grade 9 | 📑 Writing Prompt: How was Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales an effective leader of the civil rights movement and the anti-war movement?
Grade 9 | 📑 Writing Prompt: How have companies influenced Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the US?
Grade 10 | 📑Writing Prompt: Based on her statements in these two speeches, why does Rigoberta Menchú Tum believe that unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is important?
Grade 11 | 📑Writing Prompt: Using specific evidence from the text, what themes and messages does Sonia Sotomayor convey about intellectual and emotional growth through her descriptions of her interactions with others in her youth?
Grade 12 | 📑 Writing Prompt: What does the writer suggest were the most salient aspects of Galindo’s life that allowed her to shape broader social and political structures based on her individual convictions?
