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Let’s tally your responses…

Do-Now: Complete the first part of the packet under the heading “Do-Now.” Answer questions 1-10 and the opinion question at the bottom of the section. Let’s tally your responses…. ____ There are too many immigrants coming to the United States.

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Let’s tally your responses…

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  1. Do-Now: Complete the first part of the packet under the heading “Do-Now.” Answer questions 1-10 and the opinion question at the bottom of the section.

  2. Let’s tally your responses… • ____ There are too many immigrants coming to the United States. • ____The U.S. government should put more Immigration and Naturalization Service border patrol agents on the border with Mexico. • ____Illegal immigrants take away jobs from U.S. citizens. • ____U.S. immigration policy has been fair to all groups entering the U.S. • ____If a country is having economic problems, the U.S. should allow its residents to come here for a better life. • ____Immigration has helped the United States. • ____Having a variety of cultures and languages in America benefits everyone. • ___Most immigrants come to the U.S. just to get on welfare. • ___Everyone who comes to the U.S. should be required to learn English. • ____If a country is having political problems, the U.S. should allow persecuted citizens from this country to seek asylum here.

  3. Political Cartoon Analysis W-W-D-M W-Who are the characters? List them W-What words are written? D-Describe the details of the cartoon M-What is the message of the cartoon?

  4. Political Cartoon Analysis W-W-D-M W-Who are the characters? List them W-What words are written? D-Describe the details of the cartoon M-What is the message of the cartoon?

  5. W-W-D-M W-Who are the characters? List them W-What words are written? D-Describe the details of the cartoon M-What is the message of the cartoon?

  6. Citizenship test • Should a test be required to become a US Citizen? If so, what should be on it? • Do you think you could pass a citizenship test? • Let’s see how you do…

  7. IMMIGRATION ESSAY Should America maintain the current level of immigration? Explain your opinion on this issue in 3-4 well developed paragraphs. Use the resources from today’s lesson to guide your work. In your response, you must include: Your opinion on the current level of immigration. Questions to consider: -Who should be entitled to the rights and privileges of living in America? -What requirements, if any, should be required to be an American citizen? -Is immigration helping or hurting the American economy? -Is immigration helping or hurting American culture? Refute the arguments of the other side: Ex: Although some people believe that having immigrants increases diversity, ultimately Americans need to all speak the same language in order to work together. Conclude with a solution or call to action by the government or American citizens. Ex: Congress should enact immigration legislation that… Scoring Rubric: 5 points: Student clearly expresses his or her opinion on immigration policy 5 points: Student uses 3-4 pieces of evidence to support his or her claim. 5 points: Student successfully incorporates and refutes arguments from the opposing side 5 points: Student includes a solution or call to action that supports their opinion on immigration.

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