Lesson Plan: Immigration

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

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what the word “immigration” means. Write their responses on the board. - Show a short video clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mWRw6ZyK2s) that introduces the concept of immigration in a simple and engaging way. - Discuss the video with the students, asking questions such as: - What did you learn about immigration from the video? - Why do people immigrate to other countries? - How do you think immigrants feel when they move to a new country?

Lesson Outline: 1. Vocabulary Building (10 minutes) - Introduce key vocabulary related to immigration, such as immigrant, emigrant, citizenship, passport, etc. - Use flashcards or pictures to help students understand and remember the new words. - Practice pronunciation and provide examples of how to use the words in sentences.

1. Reading Comprehension (15 minutes)
   • Provide students with a short reading passage about immigration (e.g., a simplified story of an immigrant’s journey).
   • Read the passage aloud as a class, and then have students read it individually or in pairs.
   • Ask comprehension questions to check understanding, such as:
     • Who is the story about?
     • Why did they decide to immigrate?
     • How did they feel when they arrived in the new country?
2. Group Discussion (15 minutes)
   • Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of discussion questions related to immigration.
   • Encourage students to share their thoughts and opinions, and to listen actively to their group members.
   • Some sample discussion questions:
     • What are some advantages and disadvantages of immigration?
     • How can we make immigrants feel welcome in our community?
     • Have you ever met someone who immigrated to your country? What was their story?
3. Worksheet Activity (10 minutes)
   • Distribute a worksheet (e.g., https://www.teachervision.com/immigration/immigration-worksheet) that includes various activities related to immigration.
   • Students can work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet, which may include matching vocabulary words, filling in the blanks, or answering short questions.

Assessment: - To assess students’ understanding of the topic, have them write a short paragraph about immigration. Encourage them to use the vocabulary words introduced earlier and to express their own thoughts and opinions. - Assess their comprehension of the reading passage and their participation in the group discussion.

Differentiation: - For students who need extra support, provide simplified reading materials or use visuals to aid comprehension. - Pair students with stronger English skills with those who need additional assistance during the group discussion. - Offer sentence starters or sentence frames to help students express their ideas during the discussion.

Plenary: - Wrap up the lesson by having a whole-class discussion about what students have learned about immigration. - Ask students to share one new thing they learned or one question they still have about the topic. - Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson and emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding towards immigrants.

Video Resources: - Immigration Explained for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mWRw6ZyK2s

Worksheet Resources: - Immigration Worksheet: https://www.teachervision.com/immigration/immigration-worksheet