Lesson Plan
Rhythms of Heritage Lesson Plan
Students will practice reading fluency and comprehension by exploring an informational text about Bad Bunny and Hispanic Heritage Month, then complete a guided worksheet to reinforce cultural vocabulary and understanding.
This lesson builds cultural pride and diversity awareness while strengthening group fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in a small-group setting.
Audience
2nd Grade
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Guided group reading, discussion, and scaffolded worksheet.
Materials
- Bad Bunny Informational Text, - Bad Bunny Comprehension Worksheet, - Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Cards, and - Pencils and Paper
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
- Print or photocopy enough copies of Bad Bunny Informational Text for each student or pair
- Print or prepare Bad Bunny Comprehension Worksheet
- Create or review Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Cards
- Review text and worksheet questions to anticipate support needs
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
- Gather students in a small group circle
- Briefly introduce Hispanic Heritage Month and explain its purpose
- Show a few Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Cards and review terms
- Ask if anyone has heard of Bad Bunny and invite quick shares of what they know
Step 2
Guided Reading
5 minutes
- Distribute Bad Bunny Informational Text to each student or pair
- Conduct a choral read-aloud: teacher reads first sentence, students repeat
- Pause at key vocabulary from the cards and clarify meaning and pronunciation
- Encourage students to point to words as they read along
Step 3
Discussion
4 minutes
- Ask comprehension questions:
• Why is Bad Bunny important to the community?
• What activities are part of the celebration? - Encourage students to use text evidence: “Where did you find that?”
- Connect the text to students’ own cultural experiences or celebrations
Step 4
Worksheet Activity
3 minutes
- Hand out Bad Bunny Comprehension Worksheet
- Students work in pairs to complete vocabulary matching and short-answer questions
- Teacher circulates to prompt deeper thinking and support decoding as needed
Step 5
Cool-Down
1 minute
- Invite 2–3 students to share one new fact they learned
- Collect worksheets for review
- Reinforce the value of learning about different cultures and heroes
Slide Deck
Rhythms of Heritage
Informational Reading: Bad Bunny & Hispanic Heritage Month
Grade 2 | 15 Minutes | Small Group
Introduce the lesson title and connect to the theme of celebrating cultural heritage through music and stories. Explain we will learn about Bad Bunny and Hispanic Heritage Month.
Lesson Objectives
- Build reading fluency through choral reading
- Strengthen comprehension by discussing key ideas
- Expand vocabulary related to cultural celebration
- Foster cultural pride and awareness
Read each objective aloud. Check for understanding by asking students to restate objectives in their own words.
Key Vocabulary
- Heritage: traditions, beliefs, and customs passed down
- Celebrate: to do something special for an important event
- Community: a group of people living in the same area or sharing interests
- Hispanic: relating to Spanish-speaking cultures
- Month: a period of about four weeks
Display each term using vocabulary cards (Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Cards). Pronounce and have students repeat. Ask for examples if possible.
Reading: Bad Bunny’s Story
“Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, is a singer and rapper from Puerto Rico. He uses his music to celebrate his culture and speak about important issues. During Hispanic Heritage Month, people honor the traditions, music, and heroes of Hispanic communities. Bad Bunny often performs at events that bring families and friends together to celebrate their heritage.”
Distribute the Bad Bunny Informational Text. Conduct choral reading: read the first sentence, then have students repeat. Pause to point out vocabulary words on this slide.
Discussion Questions
- Why is Bad Bunny important to his community?
- What activities and traditions are part of Hispanic Heritage Month?
- Can you share a celebration from your own family or culture?
Pose each question, invite students to answer using text evidence. Encourage turn-taking and build on responses. Connect answers to students’ experiences.
Worksheet Activity
- Complete vocabulary matching on page 1 of the worksheet.
- Answer short questions:
• Where did you read about Bad Bunny’s role in community?
• Which tradition do you find most interesting? - Work in pairs and help each other.
Hand out the Bad Bunny Comprehension Worksheet. Students work in pairs. Circulate to support decoding and ask probing questions.
Worksheet
Bad Bunny Comprehension Worksheet
Name: ________________________ Date: ________________
Vocabulary Matching
Match each word with its definition by writing the correct number next to the letter.
A. Heritage
B. Celebrate
C. Community
D. Hispanic
E. Month
- A period of about four weeks
- To do something special for an important event
- Traditions, beliefs, and customs passed down
- A group of people living in the same area or sharing interests
- Relating to Spanish-speaking cultures
A: ___ B: ___ C: ___ D: ___ E: ___
Fill in the Blanks
- Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as _____________, is a singer and rapper from _____________.
- During Hispanic Heritage Month, people honor the _____________, _____________, and heroes of Hispanic communities.
Short-Answer Questions
- Why is Bad Bunny important to his community?
- What is one tradition or activity you would like to celebrate and why?
Drawing Activity
Draw a picture of a celebration in your family or culture.
Reading
Bad Bunny: A Music Star from Puerto Rico
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, is a singer and rapper from Puerto Rico. He shares his culture and heritage through songs that people love. During Hispanic Heritage Month, communities celebrate traditions, music, and heroes of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Bad Bunny often performs at local events where families come together. He sings about important themes like respect and unity. His music helps people feel proud of their culture and community.
Warm Up
Heritage Warm-Up
Time: 2 minutes
Materials: Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Cards
- Gather students in a small circle and tell them today’s lesson will explore Bad Bunny and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Show 3–4 vocabulary cards (e.g., Heritage, Celebrate, Community, Hispanic).
- Pronounce each word and have students repeat chorally.
- Quick Share: Ask, “What is one special event or celebration in your family?”
- Invite 2–3 students to name their event and one word to describe it.
This warm-up connects vocabulary to students’ own experiences and primes them for the reading about cultural celebration.
Cool Down
Rhythms Cool-Down
Time: 1 minute
Name: ____________________ Date: ________________
- Write one new fact you learned about Bad Bunny or Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Why is this fact important to you or your community?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!