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This Town Hall Wall: Coming to America activity also includes:
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the status and rights of illegal immigrants. Help secondary learners research each perspective and arrive at their own conclusions with a collaborative exercise. As they read an informative passage about illegal immigration, individuals add their own opinions to the discussion before crafting a compromised statement with their classmates.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use a Smart Board or project the poster onto the whiteboard for learners to attach their notes of agreement or dissent
- Organize a formal debate based on the question and additional class research
Classroom Considerations
- Add more steps and substance to each step of the instructions to make the exercise more valuable
- Be sure to establish a protocol for respectful discussion of controversial topics
- Although made after the 2008 election, the poster's passage and question are still very relevant today; however, consider updating any outdated statistic
Pros
- Poster addresses both sides of the debate
- Prompts the class to work collaboratively
Cons
- None