Migration and Urban America

Overview of the Unit

In this unit students will learn why people were drawn to the United States in search of better opportunities for their families. Students will learn about Ellis Island, the living conditions in the city and the discrimination they faced while trying to create a better life.

Essential Question

• Why did the poor and unfortunate want to risk it all to come to the United States?

Student Outcomes

• I can explain why people migrate
• I can describe how is urban life different from rural life

Standards (ACT Readiness Standards)

• CLR 501: Locate and interpret minor or subtly stated details in somewhat challenging passages
• CLR 502: Locate important details in more challenging passages
• CLR 503: Draw subtle logical conclusions in somewhat challenging passages
• CLR 504: Draw logical conclusions in more challenging passages
• CLR 505: Paraphrase virtually any statement as it is used in somewhat challenging passages
• IDT 501: Infer a central idea or theme in somewhat challenging passages or their paragraphs
• IDT 502: Identify a clear central idea or theme in more challenging passages or their paragraphs
• IDT 503: Summarize key supporting ideas and details in more challenging passages