The Immigrant Who Became a Senator
That's News to Me
Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read a review of Heart of Fire. This memoir chronicles the life of Mazie K. Hirono, a Japanese immigrant who became a US senator. This lesson includes an article as well as comprehension and discussion questions.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
memoir
partially
restricted
hardship
criticism
abusive
influence
passion