WorksheetsA Common Bond & New Immigrants
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The purpose of the footnote in Part 2 of the article is to -
include an additional statistic
give the citation for a quotation
explain the meaning of a phrase
provide the translation of a foreign term
Which definition best matches the meaning of eligible as it is used in paragraph 3 of the article?
available
able to take part
satisfying all conditions
desirable as a partner in marriage
Which definition best matches the meaning of assimilate as it is used in paragraph 8 of the article?
to absorb information
to embody the same values
to equate something
to compare with
What is the main message of the video?
Coming to America as a young immigrant may seem difficult but is often less challenging than it is for older immigrants.
Young immigrants must first learn English before they can begin to gain an education in most American high schools.
High school students who are English language learners face challenges but can overcome them if educators understand the issues they face.
Young immigrants who are just learning to speak English have little in common with their American counterparts in most high schools.
What structure does the video primarily use?
It shows the causes related to immigrating for many adults and the resulting effects.
It compares and contrasts the experiences of immigrant students taking part in a program.
It shows the problems many immigrant families face in America and some possible solutions.
It explains the steps in the process of immigrating to America and becoming a high school student.
Read this sentence from a student's summary of the video. The students in the program share their experiences which are often difficult with American students. 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.
The students in the program share their experiences that are often difficult with American students.
The students in the program share their experiences, that are often difficult, with American students.
The students in the program share their experiences, which are often difficult with American students.
What are the three most likely reasons the film was produced?
To describe the work of human rights activists around the world
To raise awareness about the experiences of young immigrants
To tell some of the reasons why young immigrants come to America
To show what American students have in common with immigrant students
The purpose of both the video and the article is to -
cite statistics related to immigration
compare the success rate of American students
show the process of immigrating to America
describe the experiences of immigrant students
Read this sentence from a student's comparison of the article and the video. The article describes the experiences of English language learners whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students. Which is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
The article describes the experiences of English language learners; whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.
The article describes the experiences of English language learners, whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.
The article describes the experiences of English language learners: whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.
Which two types of evidence can be found in both the film and the selection in support of the main ideas?
Direct quotations
Graphs and charts
Education statistics
Reasons for immigration
Photos of young immigrants
