Learning from Latino Role Models

Inspire Students through Biographies, Instructional Activities, and Creative Assignments

By (author) David Campos

Publication date:

06 April 2016

Length of book:

272 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475825534

Learning from Latino Role Models provides teachers with instructional resources that can be easily used in classroom settings so that they are culturally responsive to their Latino students. The book has two parts:

Part I offers 20 sets of activities designed around Latino role models, and aims to help students learn how Latinos offer unique contributions to this nation. It is expected that these resources can help Latino schoolchildren find inspiration to realize their own goals. Part II offers 20 sets of activities around select picture books that reflect the Latino community and cultural heritage.

The activities are designed to help children come to identify with the stories’ controlling themes as they address Latino culture, history, values, and experiences. In all, the instructional sets are complete with questions that motivate critical thinking; activity ideas that reinforce the meaning or the intended message of the story; and vocabulary to enhance students’ communication skills. Additionally, each set comes with corresponding worksheets for the students to complete.

Introduction
Latinos Are Shaping the Diversity in Schools
Centering Instruction on Latino Students
Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
Summary
Part I: Latino Role Models to Inspire Your Students
The Components of the Instructional Sets
The Selected Latino Role Models
The 20 Instructional Sets
Set 1. Fernando Bujones: Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
Set 2. Enrique Martinez Celaya: Artist
Set 3. Sandra Cisneros: Writer, Poet
Set 4. Celia Cruz: Singer, Entertainer
Set 5. Oscar de la Renta: Fashion Designer
Set 6. Franck de Las Mercedes: Visual Artist
Set 7. Gustavo Dudamel: Classical Music Conductor, Musician
Set 8. Fernando Espuelas: Radio Talk Show Host, Entrepreneur
Set 9. Gigi Fernández: Professional Tennis Player
Set 10. Henry B. González: Political Leader
Set 11. Oscar Jerome Hijuelos: Writer
Set 12. Mario José Molina: Chemist, Nobel Prize Recipient
Set 13. Rita Moreno: Actress, Dancer
Set 14. Ellen Ochoa: Engineer, Astronaut
Set 15. Eduardo José Padrón: President of Miami Dade College
Set 16. Esmeralda Santiago: Writer
Set 17. Shakira: Singer, Songwriter
Set 18. Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice
Set 19. Emma Tenayuca: Social Justice Advocate
Set 20. Roberto Clemente Walker: Professional Baseball Player
Part II. Instructional Sets for 20 Picture Books that Honor Latinos
The Components of the Instructional Sets
The Selected Picture Books
Good Read-Aloud Practices
The Selected Picture Books
Set 21. Clatter Bash! A Day of the Dead Celebration by Richard Keep
Set 22. A Gift from Papá Diego by Benjamin Alire Sanchez
Set 23. Grandma and Me at the Flea by Juan Felipe Herrera
Set 24. Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull
Set 25. If the Shoe Fits by Gary Soto
Set 26. I love Saturdays y Domingos by Alma Flor Ada
Set 27. Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale by Carmen Agra Deedy
Set 28. My Name Is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz by Monica Brown
Set 29. My Name is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel Garcia Márquez by Monica Brown
Set 30. My Very Own Room by Amada Irma Perez
Set 31. The Party for Papá Luis by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Set 32. Pelé: King of Soccer by Monica Brown
Set 33. Playing Lotería by René Colato Laínez
Set 34. Rene Has Two Last Names by René Colato Laínez
Set 35. Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx by Jonah Winter
Set 36. Tito Puente: Mambo King by Monica Brown
Set 37. Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto
Set 38. The Upside Down Boy by Juan Felipe Herrera
Set 39. What Can You Do with a Paleta? by Carmen Tafolla
Set 40. Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Que Rico! Americas’ Sproutings by Pat Mora
References
Appendix
About the Author
Index

Learning from Latino Role Models is an amazing resource for all teachers and all classrooms that wish to be responsive to their diverse population of students. The quality instructional activities and materials are enriching for all and can easily be incorporated into any curriculum across grade levels. I can definitely see myself using this reader-friendly book as a resource over and over throughout the school year.