Immigrating to America (Social Studies: Informational Text)

Dive into history and explore immigration during the twentieth century with Immigrating to America! Learn about the journey millions of immigrants faced trying to seek freedom and better lives in the United States. These people helped shape the country’s languages, traditions, politics, and economy.

Immigrating to America

• Helps build content knowledge across geography, history, and other social studies strands
• Supports diverse learning needs, including various learning styles, below-level, above-level, and English language learners
• Includes text features such as Reader's Guide, captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index to boost academic vocabulary and understanding
• Challenges students and extends their learning with an engaging "Your Turn!" activity
• Aligns with state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework to prepare students for college and career readiness

Immigrating to America is perfect for projects and reports and great for homeschooling, learning at-home, or classroom libraries. Learn about Ellis Island, Angel Island, and the significance of the Statue of Liberty. The engaging photos, interesting primary sources, and fascinating sidebars will keep students reading cover-to-cover.