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For many years, thousands of immigrants have come to the United States in search of a better way of life. One entry point was Ellis Island which is located in New York. It opened on January 1, 1892 and closed in November of 1954. As people entered the country, their names, ages, genders, countries of origin, and dates of arrival were recorded. These records are still available today and tell many interesting stories about the people they represent.

What is the main idea of this text?

• It tells what Ellis Island is and why it is important.

• The name, age, and gender of every person was listed.

• It is mostly about the date that Ellis Island opened.

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For many years, thousands of immigrants have come to the United States in search of a better way of life. One entry point was Ellis Island which is located in New York. It opened on January 1, 1892 and closed in November of 1954. As people entered the country, their names, ages, genders, countries of origin, and dates of arrival were recorded. These records are still available today and tell many interesting stories about the people they represent.

What does immigrant mean?

• the country that a person was born in

• a person that moves to a new country to live

• better way of life

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All immigrants at Ellis Island were not admitted into the United States. To get admitted, each person had to take and pass several tests. First a physical exam was given to determine if someone was healthy or sick. Looking for any outward signs of illness, doctors checked an immigrant’s eyes, lungs, feet and neck. Mental health was also checked. If anything was found to be wrong, an immigrant had to go through even more physical exams. Unknown to the officials, the boats that brought immigrants to the United States as well as Ellis Island itself were both breeding grounds for all types of diseases like typhoid and smallpox.

According to the text, what illness was common?

• mental health

• typhoid

• chicken pox.

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All immigrants at Ellis Island were not admitted into the United States. To get admitted, each person had to take and pass several tests. First a physical exam was given to determine if someone was healthy or sick. Looking for any outward signs of illness, doctors checked an immigrant’s eyes, lungs, feet and neck. Mental health was also checked. If anything was found to be wrong, an immigrant had to go through even more physical exams. Unknown to the officials, the boats that brought immigrants to the United States as well as Ellis Island itself were both breeding grounds for all types of diseases like typhoid and smallpox.

The immigration officials likely gave physical exams-

• in order to count the number of people arriving

• to know the worst types of diseases out there

• as a way to prevent more people from getting sick

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The next steps were easier. After an immigrant went through a series of physical exams at Ellis Island, the traveler was asked questions by interpreters. The officials wanted to find out where each immigrant was from and how each would make a living. The officials wanted to make sure that each person could care for himself or herself. If all went well, an

immigrant was handed a landing card and was given permission to enter the United States. Many immigrants that successfully completed a physical exam did well during this portion of the check-in process.

Which question was asked by the immigration officials?

• What type of work did you do in your previous country?

• Why did you leave your other country?

• What will you do to earn money?

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Ellis Island was not the first place that was used to register immigrants. The earliest people that came to the United States entered at a place called Castle Garden in New York. These early immigrants came from Italy, Greece,

Ireland, Germany, and France. As they entered in large numbers, overcrowding and theft became a problem.

Immigrants often had their belongings stolen. Long lines made the check-in process almost unbearable. As a result, Ellis Island was opened and was used as an immigration location.

Based on the information, a reader can assume that-

• Ellis Island was larger than Castle Garden.

• New laws were formed in Greece, Ireland, and France.

• Less immigrants entered the country.

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Ellis Island was not the first place that was used to register immigrants. The earliest people that came to the United States entered at a place called Castle Garden in New York. These early immigrants came from Italy, Greece,

Ireland, Germany, and France. As they entered in large numbers, overcrowding and theft became a problem.

Immigrants often had their belongings stolen. Long lines made the check-in process almost unbearable. As a result, Ellis Island was opened and was used as an immigration location.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Overcrowding was a large process.

• Changes were made to the immigration process.

• Ellis Island was used to register immigrants.

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Fast forward to the early 1900s. As time progressed, immigration laws became stricter. A newcomer had to be able to read at least one paragraph of writing in his or her native language in order to enter the United States. Laws also limited the number of immigrants that could come from different countries. In time, less immigrants entered Ellis

Island. It was eventually closed and turned into a National Monument in 1965. Ellis Island it located on an island close to the Statue of Liberty. Visitors go to both landmarks today to learn more about the history of the United states.

What is a national monument?

• a type of island for immigrants

• a tall type of building

• something that teaches about the past

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Fast forward to the early 1900s. As time progressed, immigration laws became stricter. A newcomer had to be able to read at least one paragraph of writing in his or her native language in order to enter the United States. Laws also limited the number of immigrants that could come from different countries. In time, less immigrants entered Ellis

Island. It was eventually closed and turned into a National Monument in 1965. Ellis Island it located on an island close to the Statue of Liberty. Visitors go to both landmarks today to learn more about the history of the United states.

What is the main idea of this text?

• Ellis island became a monument.

• Things at Ellis Island changed.

• Visitors visit both landmarks today.

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Fast forward to the early 1900s. As time progressed, immigration laws became stricter. A newcomer had to be able to read at least one paragraph of writing in his or her native language in order to enter the United States. Laws also limited the number of immigrants that could come from different countries. In time, less immigrants entered Ellis

Island. It was eventually closed and turned into a National Monument in 1965. Ellis Island it located on an island close to the Statue of Liberty. Visitors go to both landmarks today to learn more about the history of the United states.

Which detail below lists a change at Ellis Island?

• Immigrants had to be able to read.

• The national monument still stands today.

• More immigrants arrived at Ellis Island.

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