Children develop an understanding of the concept of immigration and reasons why people immigrate.
Synthesize their findings through whole group discussion. Come to understand what the journey is, and has, been like for people who immigrate to this country. Hear and understand the experience of immigrants from the immigrant's perspective. Learn about some of the historical trends that have occurred in patterns of immigration to America. You may choose to have students either read with partners or alone or read to the class as a whole group.