Spotlight On America: A Nation of Immigrants Grade 5-8

Enrich reading in the content areas as students discover the history of immigration in America. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research, writing, critical thinking, history, and geography. A readers' theater is also included.

Topics include:

  • The First Wave (1600-1775)
  • The Second Wave (1820-1870)
  • The Third Wave (1880-1920)
  • Ellis Island: Gateway to America
  • Angel Island
  • The Fourth Wave
  • Famous Immigrants

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