Define that vocab term
Immigrant
A person who comes to live permanently in a new country.
Refugee
A person who leaves their country to seek protection in another country.
The city was given the green light to build a new mall.
A. Permission
B. Money
C. Supplies
The company fired employees out of the blue.
A. Unexpectedly
B. Today
C. Fast
Zachary was walking to school. All of a sudden, it started to rain. Zachary took his umbrella out of his book bag. Then, he continued walking to school.
Zachary was walking to school and it started to rain.
Culture
The 'way of life' of groups of people.
A pattern of behavior shared by a society, or group of people.
Opportunity
A chance for greater success.
Mom had a cow when the dog went missing.
A. Went to the farm
B. Was upset
C. Was happy
Before the girl performed, her mother said "Break a leg!"
A. Don't fall
B. Take your time
C. Good luck
Jake went to the library. He needed a book on World War II for his history assignment. He could not find any books. He asked the librarian for help.
Jake went to the library to find a book for school.
Customs
The usual way of doing things or the usual practice.
Citizen
A person who is a member of a country either because of being born there or being declared a member by law.
I felt a knot in my stomach before I took the math test.
A. Hungry
B. Confused
C. Nervous
He didn't go to school today because he was a bit under the weather.
A. Tired
B. Sick
C. Bored
Kevin is planting in his garden. He digs a hole in the soil. He places seeds in the hole. He covers the hole with more soil. Last, he uses a watering can to water the soil.
Kevin is planting in his garden.
Symbol
Something that stands for something else.
Ellis Island
An island by New York City that was used for immigrants coming from other countries to the United States.
Nick and Paul are joined at the hip.
A. Enemies
B. Best friends
C. The same height
Kim's new car cost an arm and a leg.
A. Was old
B. Was cheap
C. Was expensive
Alyssa was in the car on a road trip with her family. She looked out of the window at the scenery. She enjoyed seeing the different state license plates on the cars they passed.
Alyssa was on a road trip with her family.
Migrate
To move from one country or region to another.
Melting Pot
A place where different people or different cultures all come together.
BONUS: Can you give an example of 1 country that is considered a melting pot?
My sister passed the test with flying colors.
A. Easily
B. Quietly
C. Barely
Mason was so hungry he wolfed down his food.
A. Ate quickly
B. Ate slow
C. Ate too much
Mr. Howard went to the hardware store. He needed supplies to build a tree house. He bought wood and nails. He also needed tools so he bought a saw and a hammer.
Mr. Howard went to the hardware store to buy supplies.