Introducing the immigration experience

Welcome to AmericaWhat was it like for immigrants in the early 1900s to pass through Ellis Island?

Skin tests to check for disease (1902) Ellis Island.

Eye exam being given to immigrants at Ellis Island. Those who did not pass were not accepted. (1902)

“Undesirables” being quarantined before being sent back to their home countries from Ellis Island. (1902)

Arrival

Sailing to America

Being held at Ellis Island (1906)

The holding pens at Ellis Island (1906)

Waiting to be released to a new land (1902)

https://www.teachervision.com/tv/printables/Citizenship1.pdf

Citizenship Test

How would you do on this test?

Working in your teams, choose one photo or slide to write a short story about. What do you think the “back story” is?

● Take on the point of view of someone who was there.

● Include something about the time period, the setting, and why you might be where they are.

There is a Google Doc included for you to write your story and share it.

Teamwork writing and sharing

Special thanks to the U.S. Library of Congress and the National Park Service for use of the primary documents.