The purpose of this curriculum unit plan is to explore the current migration of African citizens to the United States.

Learning Context:
Students will:
• Discuss how one’s cultural identity or ethnicity shapes who you are
• Identify reasons for immigration to America in the past, such as economic
(seeking work) or political reasons, by force (as slaves) and as refugees fleeing war or persecution

Applicable NYS Learning Standards:
NYS English Language Arts Standards:
Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding.
Reading:
• Collect and interpret data, facts, and ideas from unfamiliar texts
• Use text features, such as captions, charts, tables, graphs, maps, notes, and other visuals, to understand and interpret informational texts
• Use graphic organizers to record significant details from informational texts
Writing:
• Take notes to record data, facts, and ideas both by following teacher direction and by writing independently

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