Immigration and All We Have Left
Overview: US History students will read the novel, All We Have Left, to understand what it is to be a
member of an ethnic group (Muslims) in modern America after the events of 9/11. Immigration events
throughout the 20th and 21st century US will be part of the extension activities delve further into the
concept of immigration and its effects. Students will gain appreciation for immigration as a means of
creating diversity that makes our society and nation thrive. With this background, the students will
address the current immigration issue of the Mexican border and the building of a wall by writing their
Congressmen an email detailing their opinion.
Assessments:
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Weekly reading logs
Discussion questions
Additional viewing, reading with worksheets for extension activities
Written policy addressing the building of a wall and Mexican border
Book and Extension Activities:
Week Book Element
1
Hijab
Immigration Topic
Assimilation into Society
Activity
Edpuzzle
John Collins Type 1
2
Islam Rituals/Tenets
Comparison of Islam and Christianity
Irish Immigrants and Catholicism
Venn Diagram
Edpuzzle
3
Aftermath of 9/11
(arrest, detainment)
Japanese Internment
4
Acceptance of Immigrants
Treatment of German Immigrants
after WWII
Life of Immigrants in NYC
5
Impact of Diversity
Ethnic Culture and Effects on Society
i.e Holidays, Pop Culture
Primary Document
analysis
Two Voice Poem
Primary Document
analysis
John Collins Type 1
Virtual Field Trip of
Tenements
Hyperdoc