The Immigrant Who Became a Senator

That's News to Me

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

genre
witness
compelling
ally
significant
revelation
flee
legislation
sponsor
vibrancy
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