Immigrant Experience in America

Immigrant Experience in America

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video celebrates the immigrant experience through a concert featuring an orchestra and actors. It highlights personal journeys to the United States, focusing on real stories from Ellis Island. The narrative captures the excitement and freedom felt upon arriving in America. Created by Peter Boyer, the performance 'Ellis Island: The Dream of America' is showcased with the Pacific Symphony on Great Performances.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the concert mentioned in the video?

A history of the United States

A celebration of American independence

A celebration of the immigrant experience

A tribute to classical music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant location is mentioned in the personal immigration story?

Mount Rushmore

Ellis Island

Statue of Liberty

Golden Gate Bridge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the immigrants feel upon arriving in America according to the video?

Confused and lost

Cheerful and free

Indifferent and tired

Anxious and worried

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with creating the performance 'Ellis Island, the Dream of America'?

John Williams

Leonard Bernstein

Peter Boyer

Aaron Copland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can viewers watch 'Ellis Island, the Dream of America'?

On Broadway

In local theaters

On Great Performances

At the cinema