ESL Immigrants

The purpose of the footnote in Part 2 of the article is to

• include an additional statistic

• give the citation for a quotation

• explain the meaning of a phrase

• provide the translation of a foreign term

Read the dictionary entry.

eligible adj 1. available 2. able to take part 3.satisfying all conditions 4. desirable as a partner in marriage

Which definition best matches the meaning of eligible as it is used in paragraph 3 of the article?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Read the dictionary entry.

assimilate v 1. to absorb information 2. to embody the same values 3. to equate something 4. to compare with

Which definition best matches the meaning of assimilate as it is used in paragraph 8 of the article?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

What is the main message of the video?

• Coming to America as a young immigrant may seem difficult but is often less challenging than it is for older immigrants.

• Young immigrants must first learn English before they can begin to gain an education in most American high schools.

• High school students who are English language learners face challenges but can overcome them if educators understand the issues they face.

• Young immigrants who are just learning to speak English have little in common with their American counterparts in most high schools.

What structure does the video primarily use?

• It shows the causes related to immigrating for many adults and the resulting effects.

• It compares and contrasts the experiences of immigrant students taking part in a program.

• It shows the problems many immigrant families face in America and some possible solutions.

• It explains the steps in the process of immigrating to America and becoming a high school student.

Read this sentence from a student’s summary of the video.

The students in the program share their experiences which are often difficult with American students.

What is the most effective way to revise this sentence?

• The students in the program share their experiences, which are often difficult, with American students.

• The students in the program share their experiences that are often difficult with American students.

• The students in the program share their experiences, that are often difficult, with American students.

• The students in the program share their experiences, which are often difficult with American students.

What are the most likely reasons the film was produced? Select three options.

• To describe the work of human rights activists around the world

• To raise awareness about the experiences of young immigrants

• To tell some of the reasons why young immigrants come to America

• To show what American students have in common with immigrant students

• To explain the statistics related to young people and immigration to America

The purpose of both the video and the article is to

• cite statistics related to immigration

• compare the success rate of American students

• show the process of immigrating to America

• describe the experiences of immigrant students

Read this sentence from a student’s comparison of the article and the video.

The article describes the experiences of English language learners whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.

Which is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?

• The article describes the experiences of English language learners; whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.

• The article describes the experiences of English language learners, whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.

• The article describes the experiences of English language learners: whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students.

• The article describes the experiences of English language learners (whereas the video shows actual interviews with immigrant students).

What type of evidence can be found in both the video and the article in support of the main ideas? Select two options.

• Direct quotations

• Graphs and charts

• Education statistics

• Reasons for immigration

• Photos of young immigrants