The Immigrant Experience

Agenda:

• Chapter Attack: Chapter 15 in American Anthem
• Read Chapter 4 of The Jungle. Finish the questions for HOMEWORK
• Cool Site: Comparing immigration from 1910 to today

Optional: Take an interactive tour of Ellis Island. What was it like for new immigrants entering America at the turn of the 20th century?

Here is a terrific clip (about 4 minutes) from The Godfather Part II of Vito Corleone coming to America--it's a great re-creation of Ellis Island at the turn of the 20th century, and what immigrants experienced. Notice the imagery at the end of young Vito looking out the window with the reflection of the Statue of Liberty in the distance.