Lesson Plan: Identifying and Describing the Contributions of Famous Immigrants in American History

Subject: English Language Learners (Primary 4) Topic: Contributions of Famous Immigrants in American History Duration: 60 minutes

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what an immigrant is and if they can give any examples of famous immigrants in American history. - Show a short video clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE) that introduces the concept of immigration and highlights the contributions of famous immigrants in American history. - Engage students in a brief discussion about the video, asking questions such as: - What is an immigrant? - Why do people immigrate to other countries? - Can you name any famous immigrants in American history?

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (10 minutes): - Provide each student with a worksheet (link: https://www.teachervision.com/immigration/immigration-worksheets) that contains pictures of famous immigrants. - In pairs, students will discuss the pictures and try to guess the names of the immigrants. - After a few minutes, ask each pair to share their guesses with the class.

1. Introduction to Famous Immigrants (10 minutes):
   • Show a series of pictures of famous immigrants on the board or using a projector.
   • Ask students to describe the immigrants’ appearances and guess their names.
   • Provide brief information about each immigrant, emphasizing their contributions to American history.
   • Use simple language and visuals to aid comprehension.
2. Questioning and Discussion (15 minutes):
   • Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of discussion questions (link: https://www.teachervision.com/immigration/immigration-worksheets).
   • Encourage students to discuss and answer the questions together, using their prior knowledge and the information provided.
   • Circulate among the groups, providing support and guidance as needed.
3. Assessment Activity (15 minutes):
   • Distribute a worksheet (link: https://www.teachervision.com/immigration/immigration-worksheets) that contains sentences describing the contributions of famous immigrants.
   • In pairs, students will match the sentences with the correct immigrant’s name.
   • Collect and review the completed worksheets to assess students’ understanding.

Differentiation: - For students with lower English proficiency, provide simplified versions of the worksheets with fewer options or fill-in-the-blank sentences. - Pair students with higher English proficiency with those who need additional support to facilitate peer learning and assistance. - Use visuals, gestures, and real-life examples to support comprehension. - Provide bilingual dictionaries or translation resources for students who may need assistance with vocabulary.

Plenary: - Gather the class together and ask a few students to share their answers from the assessment activity. - Recap the contributions of famous immigrants discussed during the lesson. - Encourage students to reflect on the importance of immigrants in shaping American history and society. - Conclude the lesson by showing a short inspirational video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE) that highlights the achievements of immigrants in various fields.

Note: The provided links are examples and can be replaced with other suitable resources based on availability and appropriateness.