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Do Now: 1. In your own words, define immigration. 2. Now, w rite the word immigration in the middle of your paper. Then, create a word web around immigration where you write all of the words that you associate with immigration. .
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Do Now:1. In your own words, define immigration.2. Now, write the word immigration in the middle of your paper. Then, create a word web around immigration where you write all of the words that you associate with immigration. Option B: You may also draw the words that come to mind when you think about immigration.
IMMIGRATION! • “Turn to page 88 and let’s read “Why People Immigrate” in small groups. While you are in small groups, you are to: • define the word immigrant and copy it in your notes. • If you want to work ahead of the class, you may re-read and copy down reasons why people immigrate.
Key Point #1: • An immigrant is a person who moves from one country to another. • Immigration is the act of moving from one country to another.
“What factors contribute to a person’s decision to immigrate?”
KEYPOINT #2:A push factor is a reason why immigrants are pushed away from their original country. something is pushing them away, making them want to leave.
KEYPOINT #3 : A pull factor is any reason that pulls someone to another country.
Just in case you didn’t get it with the text from the book, watch this video. • Immigration in America: Is Anyone Truly American • Make sure you: • Define the word immigrant and copy it in your guided notes. • List at least 3 reasons why people immigrate in your guided notes.
IMMIGRATION is__________________ __________________________________
PEOPLE IMMIGRATE BECAUSE: ________ ________ _________ ________ ________ _________ ________ ________ _________
Push and Pull Vocabulary • Calamity = (noun) DISASTER • Example: Hurricane Irene caused a great deal of calamity in New Jersey.
Push and Pull Vocabulary • Poverty = (noun) the state of being extremely poor • Example: Most homeless people live in poverty, and cannot afford the basics of life.
Push and Pull Vocabulary • Optimism (noun) – hope • Someone who looks at something with optimism sees everything for the better.
Push and Pull Vocabulary • Desperate – (adj) having very litte hope • Example: I was so desperate for food, that I ate a raccoon.