Grade 4 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 9, Lesson 1

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
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Lesson at a Glance
Chapter 9, Lesson 1: The New Californians (pp. 204-208)

The Big Idea
Framework Concepts: Culture/Diversity Immigrants from Europe and many Asian countries came to California.

Have students look at the map on page 207 to identify the native countries of the immigrants to California. Work with them to find these countries on a world map, and then trace the possible routes these immigrants took. Discuss the reasons people came to California and the challenges facing all immigrants who come to a new country such as learning a new language, finding work, finding places to live, and dealing with people who treat them cruelly.

Lesson Outline
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Check for Understanding

Have students write two letters. The first letter should describe an immigrant's impression of what he or she hopes California will be like before arriving. The second should describe the reality of living in California as an immigrant.
Have students make a before and after collage of an immigrant's dream and then the reality of living in the United States.

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