EQ 1: What is the difference between documented and undocumented immigrants?

1/5

BR: Where are immigrants today?Highest Percentage? Lowest Percentage? National Percentage? Why do you think this is?

How do people immigrate to the US?• VISAS (Temporary Documentation)– Travel Visas– Work Visas– Student Visas– Spouse/Family Visas

• GREEN CARD (Permanent Residency-need to apply for a green card)

• CITIZENSHIP (To become a legal inhabitant of a country and vested with the rights and privileges involved)

Undocumented Immigration

• There are over 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US

• The vast majority of undocumented immigrants entered the US legally, but overstayed their visas

• Undocumented immigrants do not have a social security number, so they cannot work, get a drivers license, get a loan, get financial aid, vote, get federal or state assistance (food stamps; public housing; etc.)

Immigration Story Videoshttp://explorehomeland.org/stories/

Pro evidence (Yes the government should restrict immigration)

Con evidence (No, the government should not restrict immigration)

The new American DreamThe best and the brightestIllegal in AmericaThe national crusaderWelcome home

EQ 2: What are varying opinions on immigration? 1/6 and 1/7

BR: Predict 1 reason people are against the restriction of immigration and 1 reason people are in favor of restricting immigration

***Copy chart in binder-you need one piece of evidence for each side for your reading

Name of article and author

Category/ Topic

Pro (Yes, the government should restrict immigration)

Con (No, the government should not restrict immigration)

Same reading group

• Check each others evidence to make sure it is strong evidence

Different reading group (1/7)

• Share T-chart info with small groups of 4

MI: Government should not restrict immigration (Con)

• Evidence: “Immigrant workers also pay taxes. According to a 1997 study by Cato Institute economist Steve Moore, immigrants households pay an estimated 133 billion in direct taxes to federal, state, and local governments.” ( International Socialist Review. Justin Akers)

• Write a link individually• Share with group

Reflection

• Choose one piece of evidence for the pro side and write an analysis (link) of how it proves the main idea

Bell-ringer: Analyze this image. Fill out political cartoon graphic organizer

EQ 3: How do political cartoons explain Immigration issues? 1/8

Reflection-Separate sheet of paperDue at end of class

• After analyzing the videos, political cartoons and readings- What side of the immigration debate are you on?

• Give 2 pieces of evidence to support your opinion (remember to explain your evidence:)