Ribbon Roots

Worksheet Description

This worksheet explains the origin of Red Ribbon Week, which honors DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. After his tragic death while fighting drug trafficking, his community began wearing red ribbons to raise awareness. The tradition grew nationally to promote drug-free living among students. The worksheet includes reading comprehension questions to reinforce the story’s message. It emphasizes the importance of making healthy choices and remembering those who stood against drug use.

Students strengthen reading comprehension by extracting key facts from a historical narrative. They also practice critical thinking by analyzing cause-and-effect relationships. Answering questions helps students retain information while learning to make connections between past events and current behaviors. The worksheet builds awareness of civic responsibility and the impact of individual actions. This enhances empathy, historical understanding, and decision-making.