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

Vocabulary

genre
witness
compelling
ally
significant
revelation
flee
legislation
sponsor
vibrancy
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