Name: ______12/21/17

SS-6 Potorti

Interview with an Immigrant

Directions:

To help you to understand what it was like for the immigrants in our novel to come into American during the early 1900’s, we are going to explore the history of Ellis Island. You will use the websites listed on our SFA homework page.

Part 1

First, go to the websites to read about the history and take an interactive tour of Ellis Island.

Make sure to also look at the photos and listen to the audio section.

Part 2

Second, complete the handout about the immigration process – Coming to America

Part 3

Third, interview someone who was an immigrant to the United States. This can be someone who has come to America anywhere in the last 50 years. Complete the handout and record their answers.

PART 2

COMING TO AMERICA

The Early 1900’s

Ellis Island

Answer the following questions on looseleaf.

  1. Where did most immigrants come from during the early 1900’s?
  2. Why did immigrants during this time leave their homes and come to the United States?
  3. How did they come to America?
  4. What was their traveling experience like?
  5. How long did it take them to reach America?
  6. How do you think they felt?
  7. What happened when they first reached America?

EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED AT EACH of the TEN STOPS AT THE IMMIGRATION CENTER

  1. If you were living in another country, would you make the trip to America? Why or Why not? Explain your answer fully.

Name: ______Date: ______

SS/ ELA -6 Potorti

Interview with an Immigrant

What is your name?

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What country do you come from?

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When did you come to American?

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What reasons made you want to come to America?

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Did you come alone?

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How did you come here? What mode of transportation did you take?

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What city did you come in to?

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What happened when you first arrived here? Was there any kind of immigration process before or when you arrived?

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What was the first sight of America you can remember seeing?

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How was your first week here? What was it like? Was anything difficult for you?

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Did you miss your homeland?

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What are 3 things that you noticed were different here in America than in your country?

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Do you have a favorite memory?

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Anything else you would like to share?

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Thank you for your time and for speaking with me.