Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Informational (nonfiction), 1,195 words, Level T (Grade 3), Lexile 980L
Ellis Island was the first piece of United States soil millions of immigrants stepped on. These people courageously started a new life in the United States and sometimes became U.S. citizens. Ellis Island provides students a comprehensive look at the history of Ellis Island and the role it played for so many who immigrated to the United States. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine cause-and-effect relationships and the use of position words.
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