Immigrant Contribution Pt.1
Which statement BEST expresses the central idea of the passage?
Immigrants primarily came to the United States seeking better job opportunities.
Immigrants have made vital contributions to American society in many areas.
Most immigrants struggled to adapt to American customs and laws.
America was built by citizens who were born in the United States.
Immigrants have made vital contributions to American society in many areas.
Which sentence is the BEST example of parallelism?
A. She enjoys reading books, to write stories, and painting pictures.
B. She enjoys reading books, writing stories, and painting pictures.
C. She is a reader, a writer, and she paints pictures.
D. She enjoys to read books, writing stories, and to paint pictures.
B. She enjoys reading books, writing stories, and painting pictures.
Which sentence is the BEST example of parallelism?
A. Immigrants contributed to industry, science, and politics.
B. Immigrants contributed to industry and science; they also helped in politics.
C. Immigrants contributed to industry and science, and politics.
D. Immigrants contributed to industry; science and also helped in politics.
A. Immigrants contributed to industry, science, and politics.
What is my number rule?
Respect yourself, other, and the environment
What can I do to prepare myself for testing?
Complete my class and homework, do my best every day, and relax
What evidence does the author use to support the central idea, "Immigrants have made vital contributions to American society in many areas."?
1. “Immigrants brought with them skills and ideas that influenced American life in countless ways.” (paragraph 3)
“Many immigrants came to America to escape political persecution.” (paragraph 2)
“The melting pot symbolized the blending of nationalities into one people.” (paragraph 4)
“Newcomers were often met with fear or hostility upon their arrival.” (paragraph 2)
1. “Immigrants brought with them skills and ideas that influenced American life in countless ways.” (paragraph 3)
Amir is researching how immigration shaped the U.S. economy in the early 1900s. Which of the following would be the MOST useful source?
A blog post by a current business owner who immigrated to the U.S. as a child
A podcast discussing modern immigration trends in the tech industry
A documentary titled “How Immigrants Built American Industry (1890–1930)”
An article comparing GDP in countries with different immigration policies
A documentary titled “How Immigrants Built American Industry (1890–1930)”
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
A. Immigrants came from many countries, they worked together to succeed.
B. Immigrants came from many countries; they worked together to succeed.
C. Immigrants came from many countries: they worked together to succeed.
D. Immigrants came from many countries and; worked together to succeed.
B. Immigrants came from many countries; they worked together to succeed.
What do you have to turn in when your work is late?
Missing Work Notice
What happens if I get nervous right before the test begins?
Close your eyes and take some big deep breaths and think positive thoughts.
3. How does the author introduce the idea that immigration shaped American progress?
The author highlights how immigrants faced legal challenges upon arriving in America.
The author compares different groups of immigrants from various countries.
The author provides examples of how immigrants helped build the nation in science, culture, and industry.
The author explains how immigration policy changed during the 20th century.
The author provides examples of how immigrants helped build the nation in science, culture, and industry.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
A. The weather forecast predicts rain; however, the picnic will still go on as planned.
B. Although the forecast predicts rain; we will still go ahead with the picnic.
C. The forecast predicts rain; but, we will still have the picnic.
D. We will have the picnic; because, the forecast predicts rain.
A. The weather forecast predicts rain; however, the picnic will still go on as planned.
What is a semi-colon?
A semicolon ( ; ) is a punctuation mark used to connect two complete sentences that are closely related.
Use a semicolon to join two related complete sentences.
✅ Immigrants faced challenges; they never gave up.
❌ Immigrants faced challenges; because they were determined.
What does RARE stand for?
R-Respect
A-Achievement
R-Responsibility
E-Excellence
What do you do if you complete test before time?
Go back over and check your answers especially the one's you are not sure about.
How is the author’s analysis structured in the passage?
as a chronological account of immigration policy over time
as an explanation of the impact immigrants had on different parts of society
as a comparison of immigrant groups based on nationality
as a persuasive argument for why immigration should be restricted
as an explanation of the impact immigrants had on different parts of society
Jordan is researching the history of public transportation systems in her city. Which of the following would be the most useful source to find this information?
A. a book titled The Evolution of Urban Transit Systems
B. a journal article about recent improvements in public transportation efficiency
C. a magazine article titled "The Best Public Transportation Systems Around the World"
D. an interview with a current city bus driver
A. a book titled The Evolution of Urban Transit Systems
What is parallelism?
Rule #1: Match Verb Forms in a List
Keep the grammar the same when listing actions or ideas.
Example:
✅ “They studied, worked, and succeeded.”
❌ “They studied, working, and they were successful.”
Rule #2: Use Parallel Structure with “and” or “or”
What comes before and after the conjunction should match.
Example:
✅ “They wanted freedom and opportunity.”
❌ “They wanted freedom and to succeed.”
What should be left in my caddies at your tables?
EVERYTHING- You borrow them IN CLASS
What is the most important thing I need to do on test day?
Eat a good breakfast. Arrive to school on time. Listen and follow directions carefully. Take your time and read the questions and answers carefully.
How does paragraph 5 fit into the overall development of the passage?
It explains how immigrant labor fueled industrial and agricultural growth in America.
It introduces the idea that immigrants brought cultural diversity.
It describes how immigration laws excluded certain groups.
It contrasts immigrant groups from Europe and Asia.
It explains how immigrant labor fueled industrial and agricultural growth in America.
What is the MOST important thing you can do for yourself when taking an ELA test?
READ and UNDERSTAND! Make sure you comprehend what the question is asking. If the answer choice is not stated in the text- there is a completely different thought- do NOT choose that answer.
Rhetoric is how an author tries to make the reader think, feel, or agree with their point of view. It’s the toolbox they use to be persuasive, powerful, or emotional.
How does JFK use rhetoric to advance his point of view about immigrants’ role in American identity?
The author uses [rhetorical tool] to show that ____. This makes the reader feel/think/understand that ____.”
John F. Kennedy uses pathos to show the hardships and triumphs of immigrants, aiming to foster empathy and admiration among his audience. This makes the reader feel a deeper connection to the immigrant narrative and appreciate their contributions.
What should not be in your ears in the classroom while I am teaching? What has to be placed in the phone farm when testing?
Headphones/Phones
Will I still be able to use my test taking strategies on the computer?
Yes, the online test is set up with all of the tools such as underlining, highlighting and more. You will also be able to go back and review the passage as often as needed.