Immigration in the United States
Immigration in the United States
Immigration in the United States
Immigration in the United States
Immigration in the United States
Immigration in the United States
Immigration in the United States
Informational (nonfiction), 1,479 words, Level Y (Grade 5), Lexile 1020L
The United States has become a diverse and vibrant country because of the people from all over the world who have chosen to make it their home. Immigration in the United States provides students a comprehensive look at the history of immigration in the United States from the 1600s to the modern day. Students are invited to consider why people have chosen to immigrate to the United States and the challenges they faced upon arriving. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine cause-and-effect relationships and the use of proper nouns that name places.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Determine cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Proper Nouns : Recognize and use proper nouns as names of places
Word Work
Time and Order Words : Identify and use time and order words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
