Introduction
From 1892 to 1914 millions of European immigrants reached America through the Atlantic Ocean. Third-class passengers had to stop at immigration stations such as Ellis Island in New York City's harbour. Annie Moore was the first immigrant to get there in 1891. Unfortunately lots of them were sent back home and most of those on board the Titanic never arrived.
Discrimination was another problem immigrants had to face. The Irish immigrants - for example - were discriminated both in the USA and in Britain as discussed in the lyrics of the song No Irish Need Apply. Immigration has changed the population of most cities. What’s London like nowadays?
Explore the websites suggested and complete the tasks.
Task
Work in group and complete the activities below.
ELLIS ISLAND
http://teacher.scholastic.com/ACTIVITIES/immigration/tour/index.htm ELLIS ISLAND TOUR
Read and find out the following information
What were some reasons people immigrated at the beginning of the 20th century? What was Ellis Island? How long was the trip across the Atlantic Ocean? What was the first thing the passengers saw when they arrived in NY Harbour?
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/culture/Story/Ireland.html ANNIE MOORE
Read and find out
What nationality she was – who she travelled with – how she felt about leaving hr homeland – what she was excited about – why her parents were in New York - how long the journey was – what passengers class they travelled in - what the journey was like – the first monument she saw – where the ship stopped – what an official gave her and why – what special day it was – where you can see the statues of Annie – how many people have entered the USA through Ellis Island
TITANIC
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/5529-the-titanic-history History
http://alookthrutime.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/third-class-life-on-the-titanic 3RD CLASS
Read and find out information about the ship (ship type, layers and passengers, years and cost to build it, its “sisters”, why it was considered “unsinkable”) , the third class passengers (ethnic groups, tickets, toilets, berths, meals, main reasons why they didn’t survive, the story of Rhoda Abbott) the disaster (date, time and reason of the sinking), the Carpathia, the survivors (passengers and crew)
NO IRISH NEED APPLY (NINA)
http://www.antiwarsongs.org/canzone.php?id=36982&lang=it LYRICS
https://apps.cndls.georgetown.edu/projects/borders/items/show/86 MEANING
Find lines in the song you think are significant
Listen, read and understand the song lyrics. Then read the comment and find out
What the song is about – when the Irish Potato Famine was – why the Irish left Ireland – where they went – how they were considered – how they were depicted in cartoons – how the Irish helped the English – the Irish in the USA
MULTICULTURAL LONDON
http://www.i-catcher-online.com/English/EnglishPlayer-hi.php?ID=576 Camden Market (London) VIDEO
Watch the video and find out information about
what Camden is – what the situation was like in the 50s for young people – what Camden is like today – Camden Town development – boys’ opinions – food you can find – who the girl meets - what his job is and what he exactly does – opportunities for young people
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/london/multicultural.htm LONDONERS
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/postcard/article3757989.ece COMMUNITIES
2. Read and find out
number of nationalities - London’s population – languages spoken - best ways to know the city’s layers – Horniman museum – celebrations – East London – Museum of Immigration – history of Asian and Afro-Caribbean communities – Brixton Market – the most unseen community
Process
Prepare a group PPT presentation about your topic (BEING AN IMMIGRANT).
You'll have to use it to present the topic to your classmates.
Don't write too much on the PPT slides. Insert pictures, key words and data only.
Evaluation
Assessment of speaking skills
oral interaction, pronunciation, intonation, fluency, accuracy, vocabulary and voice quality.
Conclusion
History and evidence show that the number of immigrants is increasing in lots of countries.
How would you define the word "home"?
Should an immigrant have the same rights as a native citizen? Why/why not?
Would you like to live and work in another country? Why/Why not?