FLASHCARDS: New Immigrants/A Common Bond - extra credit

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How do the subheadings in “A Common Bond” contribute to the author’s message?

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They emphasize the benefits of attending an international high school for recent immigrants to the United States.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 2. In many ways, they’re also a reflection of our country and what’s special about America, which has always been home to newcomers. What does reflection mean as it is used in this sentence?

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indirect expression

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How does the subheading Part 3: A Global Perspective in “A Common Bond” contribute to the author’s message?

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It emphasizes the importance of various viewpoints.

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What is the main message of the documentary?

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High school students who are English language learners face challenges but can overcome them if others understand the issues they face.

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What is the biggest advantage of using video to present the topic in the documentary?

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Viewers can see the emotions and personalities of the students.

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What is the most effective way to revise this sentence? "The students in the program share their experiences which are often difficult with American students."

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The students in the program share their experiences (which are often difficult) with American students.

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The main purpose of both the documentary and the article is to —

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describe the experiences of immigrant students

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Which is the most effective revision to make in this sentence? The article describes the experiences of English language learners the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.

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The article describes the experiences of English language learners; the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.

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What type of evidence can be found in both the documentary and the article in support of their main ideas?

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Direct quotations

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Possible social motive for making the documentary?

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To change people’s attitudes about immigrants