Do-Now: Complete the first part of the packet under the heading “Do-Now.” Answer questions 1-10 and the opinion question at the bottom of the section.

Let’s tally your responses… ____ There are too many immigrants coming to the United States. ____The U.S. government should put more Immigration and Naturalization Service border patrol agents on the border with Mexico. ____Illegal immigrants take away jobs from U.S. citizens. ____U.S. immigration policy has been fair to all groups entering the U.S. ____If a country is having economic problems, the U.S. should allow its residents to come here for a better life. ____Immigration has helped the United States. ____Having a variety of cultures and languages in America benefits everyone. ___Most immigrants come to the U.S. just to get on welfare. ___Everyone who comes to the U.S. should be required to learn English. ____If a country is having political problems, the U.S. should allow persecuted citizens from this country to seek asylum here.

Political Cartoon Analysis W-W-D-M W-Who are the characters? List them W-What words are written? D-Describe the details of the cartoon M-What is the message of the cartoon?

Political Cartoon Analysis W-W-D-M W-Who are the characters? List them W-What words are written? D-Describe the details of the cartoon M-What is the message of the cartoon?

W-W-D-M W-Who are the characters? List them W-What words are written? D-Describe the details of the cartoon M-What is the message of the cartoon?

Citizenship test Should a test be required to become a US Citizen? If so, what should be on it? Do you think you could pass a citizenship test? Let’s see how you do…

In favor of maintaining or increasing immigration in the US Opposed to maintaining or decreasing immigration in the US

IMMIGRATION ESSAY Should America maintain the current level of immigration? Explain your opinion on this issue in 3-4 well developed paragraphs. Use the resources from today’s lesson to guide your work. In your response, you must include: Your opinion on the current level of immigration. Questions to consider: -Who should be entitled to the rights and privileges of living in America? -What requirements, if any, should be required to be an American citizen? -Is immigration helping or hurting the American economy? -Is immigration helping or hurting American culture? Refute the arguments of the other side: Ex: Although some people believe that having immigrants increases diversity, ultimately Americans need to all speak the same language in order to work together. Conclude with a solution or call to action by the government or American citizens. Ex: Congress should enact immigration legislation that… Scoring Rubric: 5 points: Student clearly expresses his or her opinion on immigration policy 5 points: Student uses 3-4 pieces of evidence to support his or her claim. 5 points: Student successfully incorporates and refutes arguments from the opposing side 5 points: Student includes a solution or call to action that supports their opinion on immigration.