Immigration to the USA Part 2

Open Ended

You just won a once-in-a-lifetime chance to move to any country in the world! You can take your family with you, but you must explain why you picked that country. What are two things you would consider before moving?

Sentence Stems:
If I could move to any country, I would choose _ because _. 

Two things I would consider before moving are _ and _.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how immigration has shaped American society?

• America has always had only one main cultural group, and it has remained this way since the beginning.

• Immigration has had little effect on American culture.

• Immigrants have contributed to American culture by bringing new traditions and skills.

• Only immigrants from Europe have influenced American culture, and no other culture has able to make it.

Multiple Choice

What was the main idea of the passage from yesterday?

• Immigration to the United States has always been easy and unrestricted, and has allowed for many people to join this country.

• The United States has a long history of immigration, with policies that have changed over time.

• Only certain groups of immigrants have influenced American society.

• Immigration has remained the same throughout history, with no major changes.

Multiple Choice

Why do people immigrate to new countries?

• To explore new places for vacation.

• To escape war, poverty, or find better opportunities.

• Because they want to live in a place with a different language.

• To avoid responsibilities in their home country.

Open Ended

QSSSA Activity

Read the directions on the slide!

Open Ended

Take turns reading paragraphs 6 and 7 with your partner.

Question: What kind of text structure do you notice with this section? How do you know?

Stem: I notice that the author used a _____________ text structure to help the reader understand how _____________.

Fill in the Blanks

The Immigration Act of 1924 established limits on how many people could enter the United States based on their countries of

.

Multiple Choice

The word established comes from the Latin root stabilis, meaning “firm or set in place.” Based on this information, what does the word established most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

"The Immigration Act of 1924 established limits on how many people could enter the United States based on their countries of origin."

• To remove something that is unnecessary

• To create something in a firm or official way

• To make something less important over time

• To weaken something that already exists

Multiple Choice

How does the selection’s chronological organizational structure most contribute to the author’s purpose in paragraphs 6-7?

• It allows the author to compare and contrast different immigration policies in the past and present.

• It highlights how immigration laws have evolved over time, helping the reader understand their impact on migration patterns.

• It provides a list of immigration restrictions to emphasize the challenges faced by different immigrant groups.

• It focuses on the disadvantages of immigration laws, persuading the reader that past policies were unfair.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Immigration Act of 1924?

• To make immigration easier for people from all countries

• To restrict immigration based on country of origin

• To abolish immigration restrictions

• To encourage immigration from Asia and Latin America

Open Ended

Questions to answer as you read with your partner.
1. What is one reason for the global growth of immigration?

2. Why is immigration a controversial topic?

Fill in the Blanks

One reason for the global growth of immigration is the improvement of

and the decrease in cost.

Multiple Select

Which two statements best summarize the contrast in paragraph 9?

• Immigration creates more job opportunities for all Americans.

• Immigration has always followed the same pattern over time.

• Some see immigration as an economic burden, while others see it as a benefit.

• Immigration laws have remained strict since the 18th century.

• Some people believe undocumented immigrants take away opportunities, while others believe they contribute positively to society.

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why immigration has increased worldwide?

• Countries no longer have immigration laws and made it unrestricted.

• Transportation has improved, making travel easier and cheaper.

• People are forced to move regardless of their situation.

• The number of available jobs has decreased worldwide.

Open Ended

Based on paragraph 10, how does the author suggest that immigration will continue to shape the United States in the future?

STEMS:
The author suggests that immigration will continue to shape the United States by _.

In paragraph 10, the text states, “_."

This shows that _.

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author concludes with paragraph 10?

• To argue against immigration policies

• To summarize immigration trends and predict future patterns

• To introduce a new debate on immigration

• To discuss economic factors related to immigration

Multiple Choice

Why has immigration become a controversial issue in the 21st century?

• Some people believe immigrants take away job opportunities, while others see them as contributing to the economy.

• Immigration has decreased significantly over time, and people have been very restricted from being able to move to any country keeping them locked.

• Most immigrants come from the same countries as before.

• Immigration is no longer a common topic of discussion.