As part of a study of immigration and the U.S. economy, class members assume the role of newspaper editors to determine which submitted letters to print on their paper's editorial page to present a balanced view of the debate.

Concepts

illegal immigration, united states immigration, the united states economy, migrant workers

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Revise the four letters to reflect current issues, arguments, and legislations

Classroom Considerations

• The first in a series of 11 resources designed to be used in order
• Designed to address national and California History standards
• Be sure a protocol is in place for the safe, respectful discussion of controversial issues
• The handouts are dated (copyright 2009) and do not reflect current issues, debates, or legislations

Pros

• The nine-page packet includes an overview of the project, a step-by-step plan, the four model letters, an immigration fact sheet (dated), and a graphic organizer

Cons

• The information sheets and the letters would need to be revised to reflect the current immigration debate

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1