Push or Pull Factor?
A family moves because they want better job opportunities. Push or pull?
Pull
What is migration?
Moving from one place to another.
What is a mirror in a story?
Something that reflects your own experiences or identity.
What does perspective mean?
How someone sees or experiences something.
What does chronological order mean?
Events in the order they happened.
A family leaves their home because of a war. Push or pull?
Push
What is immigration?
Moving into a new country to live.
What is a window in a story?
Something that teaches you about someone else's experience.
Two people experience the same event. Do they have to feel the same way?
No!
Which comes first: arriving at your destination or beginning your journey?
Beginning your journey.
A family moves to a new country to be closer to relatives and a community that celebrates their cultural traditions. What is the pull factor?
Being close to family and a community where they can connect with their culture and traditions.
Someone moves from New York to California. Is this immigration or migration?
Migration
Can a story be both a window and a mirror?
Yes!
A student moves to a new school. Name two emotions they might feel.
they might feel.
Nervous, excited, sad, happy, etc.
What do we call it when we read the entire text once to understand what it's mostly about before answering questions?
A Brain Read!
Can someone experience a push and a pull factor at the same time?
Yes!
A family moves from Canada to the United States to start a new life. Is this immigration or migration?
Immigration! They are moving to a new country to live.
You read about a character who celebrates a holiday you've never celebrated. Is that a window or mirror?
Window
Two children move to the same new school. One feels excited, while the other feels nervous. Why might they have different feelings?
Because everyone has different experiences, feelings, and perspectives, even in the same situation.
You see a photograph of a family with suitcases. Can you know exactly why they moved just by looking?
No! We need more evidence.
A farmer's crops stop growing because of a drought. They move somewhere with fertile land. Identify and explain both factors.
Push: drought. Pull: fertile land.
Is every person who migrates an immigrant? Explain.
No! Migration can happen within the same country.
Why is it important to read stories that are windows AND mirrors?
To understand ourselves and learn about different experiences and perspectives.
Why is it important to consider someone's perspective before making assumptions about their experiences?
Because we don't always know what someone has experienced or how they feel.
How can two people tell different stories about the same historical event?
They may have different perspectives and experiences.