do now: 1. in your own words, define immigration. 2. now, write the word immigration in the middle...
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Do Now:
1. In your own words, define
immigration.
2. Now, write the word immigration in
the middle of your paper. Then, create a
word web around immigration where you
write all of the words that you associate
with immigration. Option B: You may also draw the words that come to mind when you think about immigration.
IMMIGRATION!
“Turn to page 88 and let’s read “Why People Immigrate” in small groups. While you are in small groups, you are to:
define the word immigrant and copy it in your notes.
If you want to work ahead of the class, you may re-read and copy down reasons why people immigrate.
Key Point #1:
An immigrant is a person who moves from one country to another.
Immigration is the act of moving from one country to another.
“What factors contribute to a person’s decision to immigrate?”
KEYPOINT #2: A push factor is a
reason why immigrants are pushed away from their original country. something is pushing
them away, making them want to leave.
KEYPOINT #3 : A pull factor is any
reason that pulls someone to another
country.
Just in case you didn’t get it with the text from the book, watch this video.
Immigration in America: Is Anyone Truly AmericanMake sure you: 1. Define the word immigrant and
copy it in your guided notes. 2. List at least 3 reasons why
people immigrate in your guided notes.
IMMIGRATION is__________________ __________________________________
PEOPLE IMMIGRATE BECAUSE:
________ ________ _________________ ________ _________________ ________ _________
Push and Pull Vocabulary
Calamity = (noun) DISASTER
Example: Hurricane Irene caused a great deal of calamity in New Jersey.
Push and Pull Vocabulary
Poverty = (noun) the state of being extremely poor
Example: Most homeless people live in poverty, and cannot afford the basics of life.
Push and Pull Vocabulary
Optimism (noun) – hope
Someone who looks at something with optimism sees everything for the better.
Push and Pull Vocabulary
Desperate – (adj) having very litte hope
Example: I was so desperate for food, that I ate a raccoon.