Immigrant

What are the THREE most likely reasons the documentary was produced?

• To describe 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 explain the statistics related to young people & immigration to America.

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

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The main purpose of BOTH the documentary & the article is to -

• cite statistics related to immigrant students.

• compare the success rates of American students.

• describe the experiences of immigrant students.

• show the process of immigrating to America.

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How do graphs in the article support the author's main ideas? (Select ALL that apply)

• They provide a variety of information that supports the author's main ideas.

• The pie chart shows the percentage of immigrant students in public schools.

• The pie chart shows immigrant students can be found all over (not just NY).

• The bar graph compares the success rate of ELL students at Intercational Network Schools & students in the American school setting in NY.

• The bar graph shows high achiever students in terms of graduation rates at International Network Schools.

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What is the main message of the documentary?

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

• High school students who are ELLs must first learn English before they can begin education in American schools.

• High school students who are ELLs 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.

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the process of becoming a citizen

• stock

• minority

• assimilation

• naturalization

• factions

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process of adapting to the culture of an adopted country

• assimilation

• naturalization

• minority

• descendants

• stock

Where did Mrs. Corsetti's family come from before moving to New York?

• China

• Ireland

• Italy

• Russia

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What is the definition of the term 'immigrant'?

• A person who moves to a new country to live permanently.

• A person who travels for leisure.

• A person who commutes daily to work.

• A person who visits a country for a short period.

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Which of the following sentences uses the word 'immigrant' correctly?

• The immigrant visited the museum during his vacation.

• The immigrant applied for a work visa to stay in the country.

• The immigrant was excited to return home after the holiday.

• The immigrant was a tourist exploring the city.

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What is the main theme of a story about an immigrant's journey to a new country?

• Adventure and exploration.

• Cultural adaptation and challenges.

• Historical events and timelines.

• Scientific discoveries and innovations.

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