Lesson Plan: Ellis Island

Subject: English Language Learners (Primary 4) Topic: Ellis Island Duration: 60 minutes

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by showing a short video clip or displaying images of Ellis Island. - Engage students in a brief discussion about immigration and the reasons why people migrate to new countries. - Explain that Ellis Island was an immigration station in the United States where millions of immigrants arrived between 1892 and 1954.

Language Objectives: - Students will be able to identify and define key vocabulary related to Ellis Island. - Students will be able to describe the process of immigration through Ellis Island using appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures.

Content Objectives: - Students will understand the historical significance of Ellis Island as an immigration station. - Students will gain knowledge about the experiences of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island.

Lesson Outline:

1. Warm-up Activity (10 minutes):
   • Show a short video clip about Ellis Island, such as “Ellis Island: The Golden Door” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w8q0X9XVWo).
   • Ask students to share their thoughts and observations about the video.
   • Introduce key vocabulary words related to Ellis Island, such as immigration, immigrant, processing, inspection, etc.
   • Provide simple definitions and examples for each vocabulary word.
2. Main Activity - Ellis Island Process (20 minutes):
   • Display a worksheet with a flowchart or timeline depicting the process of immigration through Ellis Island.
   • Explain each step of the process using simple language and visuals.
   • Model a sample sentence using the vocabulary words, e.g., “When immigrants arrived at Ellis Island, they went through a process called inspection.”
   • Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet, labeling each step of the process.
3. Questioning and Discussion (15 minutes):
   • Engage students in a discussion by asking open-ended questions, such as:
     • “Why do you think Ellis Island was an important place for immigrants?”
     • “What challenges do you think immigrants faced when they arrived at Ellis Island?”
     • “How do you think immigrants felt when they finally reached their destination?”
   • Encourage students to share their thoughts and opinions, using the vocabulary words they have learned.
4. Assessment (10 minutes):
   • Distribute a short comprehension worksheet or quiz to assess students’ understanding of Ellis Island and the immigration process.
   • Provide clear instructions and allow students to work independently.
   • Review the answers together as a class, providing explanations and clarifications as needed.

Differentiation: - For students with lower English proficiency, provide additional visual aids, such as picture cards or flashcards, to support understanding. - Pair students with higher English proficiency with those who may need extra assistance during the main activity. - Offer sentence starters or sentence frames to help students express their thoughts during the questioning and discussion segment.

Resources: 1. Video: “Ellis Island: The Golden Door” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w8q0X9XVWo 2. Worksheet: Ellis Island Process Flowchart or Timeline (create your own or find a suitable worksheet online) 3. Comprehension Worksheet or Quiz (create your own or find a suitable worksheet online)

Note: The provided resources are suggestions, and teachers should review and adapt them based on their students’ needs and the availability of materials.