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Why Come To America? Lesson PlanWhy Come To America? Lesson Plan
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8th
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English Language Arts
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Why Come To America?

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Eighth graders investigate reasons large numbers of people immigrated to the U.S. They identify hardships and risks involved in coming to America and identify the affects immigration has had on the traditions and cultures in the different regions of the U.S.

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immigration

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immigration, english language arts

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