Everyone seems to have an opinion on the status and rights of illegal immigrants. Help secondary learners research each perspective and arrive at their own conclusions with a collaborative exercise. As they read an informative passage about illegal immigration, individuals add their own opinions to the discussion before crafting a compromised statement with their classmates.

Concepts

illegal immigration, immigration, united states immigration, debate

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a Smart Board or project the poster onto the whiteboard for learners to attach their notes of agreement or dissent
• Organize a formal debate based on the question and additional class research

Classroom Considerations

• Add more steps and substance to each step of the instructions to make the exercise more valuable
• Be sure to establish a protocol for respectful discussion of controversial topics
• Although made after the 2008 election, the poster's passage and question are still very relevant today; however, consider updating any outdated statistic

Pros

• Poster addresses both sides of the debate
• Prompts the class to work collaboratively

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.3