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This "What is it Like to be an Outsider?”: Building Empathy for the Experiences of Immigrants lesson plan also includes:
- Huddled Mass or Second Class? (.html)
- Entire Unit (.pdf)
- Resources on Immigration (.pdf)
- Standards Alignment (.pdf)
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- Reading Passage
- Graphic Organizer
- Vocabulary
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This lesson highlights the struggles of immigrants and the importance of showing empathy. Beginning with a read-aloud of a book in another language and a poem, scholars take part in a thoughtful discussion. Then, the class examines a world map to identify where their family started. Finally, participants research the impact immigrants have on today's culture.
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Instructional Ideas
- Emphasize the importance of respectful language; some vocabulary terms should not be used outside the lesson
- If your class does not assign homework, plan extra time to complete those assignments during school hours
- Pay special attention to how pupils react to activities; modify instruction if it's triggering or uncomfortable
- Consider planning the lesson for Hispanic Heritage Month
Classroom Considerations
- The first of three resources that explore immigration; the second and third resource target middle school and high school
- Be sure to establish a safe and respectful learning environment before conducting the lesson
- Requires a book, copies of handouts, chart paper, markers, a map, sticky notes, and pins
- This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information
Pros
- Builds empathy for others; stresses that discrimination and injustice are offensive
- Highlights the significance immigrants have on our culture
- Comes with extension activities
Cons
- None