The Immigrant Who Became a Senator

That's News to Me

Adv
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

Vocabulary

equivalent
revelatory
evocative
constrained
candid
compulsive
menial
compass
indulge
recuperating
depiction
A spinning paper plane