Students will also complete activities that develop vocabulary. To support the students with their content vocabulary this week, ive created an immigration vocabulary page with important words, and a place for students to add new words. The ellis island photo gallery was created in order for you to gain some insight into what your ancestors saw and experienced when entering ellis island. Learn why immigrants came to the united states and the establishment of ellis island immigration station. Over 3 million people visit ellis island, the golden door to america, every year. Ellis island records search engine provided by ancestor hunt. This printable contains a nonfiction reading passage on ellis island and comprehension questions. United statesemigration and immigrationhistory united statesemigration and immigrationhistoryjuvenile literature. Great for new teachers, student teachers, homeschooling and teachers who like creative ways to teach. Mar 01, 1998 ellis island was the entrance to america for immigrants in the 1890s on onward. Search results for ellis island in the library of congress website. This book explains the process that immigrants had to go through to get into america. Toward a better life americas new immigrants in their own words.
It has been part of the statue of liberty since 1965. I introduced this page yesterday, so today i just remind students that they can use the page as a reference for content vocabulary. Jun 04, 2010 ellis island is a feelgood story about love, freedom, belonging and the meaning of home. The first quarter of the novel takes place in ireland, early 1900s. Set in the 1920s, kerrigans novel tells of a young irish woman who must choose between her new life in new york city and her husband back home in ireland, brilliantly capturing these. Sep 22, 2010 listen to five excerpts from a collection of more than 1,700 audio recordings of immigrants who arrived on ellis island and other american ports. Ellis island has become an invaluable resource center on immigration and genealogy as well as a national tourist attraction, widely praised for its excellent displays and informative exhibits. The statue of libertyellis island foundationthe notforprofit foundation that has raised and continues to raise money for the renovations and upkeep of the statue of liberty and ellis island, and sponsors the wall of honor and the american family immigration research center. It included medical examinations, legal examination, and the examiners wanted. The poem, which lazarus wrote in 1882 in celebration of the construction of the statue of liberty, has.
Cannato if your name was changed at ellis island, ellen levinea true book. He heads for hamburg, germany, hoping that he can sail to america. Samuel ellis owned ellis island in the 18th century. In 1907 jacob rubinstein, a russian jew, leaves his village after it is attacked by cossacks. This lesson will summarize the book journey to ellis island, which tells the true story of the weinstein family as they flee to america from russia. Print a read and math workbook with ellis island reading comprehension. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. From 1892 to 1954, many people came here from across the ocean. For example, the author began with asking the reader to guess which.
Ellis island topics in chronicling america newspaper and. This was a simple story of an irish female as she lives her life both in ireland and new york city. The ellis island quiz book by barry moreno the history. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Rock and earth taken from massive construction projects, such as the building of new york citys subway tunnels, was added as landfill around the original island. It is a both a story of political corruption on the part of some who preyed on these arrivals, as well a story of hope and new beginnings. As the main entry point for immigrants into the united states until 1954, many north americans can trace their ancestry through ellis island. The tour combines both narration and firsthand accounts of the experience at ellis island. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Gateway of dreams book and lyrics by debra clinton. A rare combination of historical enlightenment and sheer enjoyment. Vocabulary words learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Cannato the remarkable saga of americas landmark port of entry, from immigration post to deportation center to mythical icon. The first page really draws the reader in because it lists two statements and.
Millions of immigrants from europe and beyond came to america through this tiny little island, where they were processed, checked for disease, and sometimes given a new. The united states is considered the worlds foremost refuge for foreigners, and no place in the nation symbolizes this better than ellis island. Oct 02, 2009 this is not really about ellis island it is about the american dream though, and ellis island was at one time, the first stepping stone to achieving that. Cannato has written an extremely readable and enjoyable book on the history of ellis island. It was a major immigration station for the united states from 1892 to 1943.
Between the years of 1892 and 1954 some 12 million were processed at ellis island. You can remove some records from the dropdowns or from your profile at my file under the appropriate tab. Search a library for books about ellis island, and explore web sites like. The full recordings are available online for free at. Ellis island was a place where immigrants from all over southern and eastern europe, greece, serbia and hungary to name a few came to have a chance at getting into america. Easy to read and has great resources such as a glossary, index and statistics page. Find the answers through the quizzes in this book, which cover topics like famous immigrants, the ocean crossing and ellis island in popular culture. If you are using a trade book or different edition of this title, the page unitweek references in this lesson will not match. Ellis island ellis island was the door to america which was opened on january 1st, 1892.
Ellis island by fred mustard stewart and a great selection of related books. If your name was changed at ellis island, ellen levinea true book. A vote for ellis island, new york tribune, april 6, 1890, page, image col. According to scholastic book wizard, this text is best suited for students in grades 3 5. Ellis island, elaine landau i was dreaming to come to america, veronica lawlor arriving at ellis island, dale anderson. This attracted many immigrants to the united stated because of more job opportunities and as means to start a.
Research the islands interesting past, especially how it came to be a major reception center for immigrants. Ellis island bibliography compiled by librarian won kim and. Ellis island is a small piece of land on the periphery of the united states, bordering new york. Ellis island, which was an immigration station, opened in 1892. Based on your membership level you have exceeded your saved search limit.
This book, written at the level of the elementary school child, gives a simple, effective demonstration of what happened on that island. This is a great nonfiction book all about ellis island. In this book, readers will learn what immigrants went through as they arrived in the u. To many, ellis island represented the gateway to opportunity and a new and prosperous life by way. Research the island s interesting past, especially how it came to be a major reception center for immigrants. Ellis island reading comprehension worksheet edhelper. Stylist magazine kerrigan beautifully evokes the difficult struggles facing the rural irish in the 1920, juxtaposed with the chance of a better, more glamorous life. I also like that the book is factual and provides vocabulary, statistics and an index in the back of the book. Consult the content referenced in the body of the lesson to. Ellis island true books, american symbols quiri, patricia ryon. It included medical examinations, legal examination, and the examiners wanted to be sure that the immigrants could support themselves.
Ellis island national geographic readers series by. Resources for research ellis island part of statue of. For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the ellis island webquest print page. Nov 26, 20 this is a great nonfiction book all about ellis island. The statue of liberty ellis island foundationthe notforprofit foundation that has raised and continues to raise money for the renovations and upkeep of the statue of liberty and ellis island, and sponsors the wall of honor and the american family immigration research center.
In that capacity, ellis island is a companion symbol to the statue of liberty, in that it was the second place that most immigrants related to. Students will be shown pictures of ellis island and be introduced to the book, if your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine. Over the years, park rangers and educators at ellis island and the statue of liberty have. Ellis island topics in chronicling america newspaper.
This book discusses why immigrants came to the united states in the late 19th and. Ellis island rangerguided tour this free tour of ellis island lasts about 45 minutes and is offered hourly. On december 17, 1900, the new immigrant station for receiving and processing the immigration of thousands of newcomers to the united states opened on ellis island. Were continuing to read the informational text ellis island a true book vocabulary. Already a hit in the united kingdom, ellis island by kate kerrigan is both a poignant love story and a lyrical, evocative depiction of the immigrant experience in early 20th century america. All page numbers and unitweek designations found in this lesson relate to the edition of the anthology named above. Next give me your tired, your poor emma lazarus isnt usually considered to be one of the great figures of 19thcentury american literature, but her 1882 poem the new colossus must rank among the most famous verses in american history. We hope your search for immigrant ancestors is fruitful. By bringing us the inspiring and sometimes unsettling tales of ellis island, vincent cannatos american passage helps us. Ellis island is a book containing facts about immigrants arriving to the united states. It is intended to give students a true immigrant experience. Now, the best of the ellis island museum is available to readers everywhere from the ellis islandstatue of liberty. On december 31, 1890 a transition in history occured.
Landau presents information in a lively continuous narrative accompanied by photographs, captions, diagrams, statistics, and maps. These books are some of the best on ellis island, and will help you in your genealogy pursuits. Ellis island is a 1983 historical novel by fred mustard stewart. Immigrants will hereafter land at ellis island, st. Students that have ancestors that arrived through ellis island would get to experience the journey their family members made.
Ellis island and the peopling of america the new press. I introduced this page yesterday, so today i just remind students that they can. Immigrant oral history excerpts from ellis island ancestry. Page layoutsscrapbooking layouts vintagescrapbook examples. Students that have ancestors that arrived through ellis island would get to. While there is a mention of the subject traveling through the island twice, very little writing is given to the subject. Data elements include passenger name, gender, age, marital status, country of origin, name of ship and date of arrival, as well as date and port of departure and other information. Gateway stressed by the resignation of edward corsi. Lying on the side facing the pacific ocean, the island opened up the american continent to the world. Listen to five excerpts from a collection of more than 1,700 audio recordings of immigrants who arrived on ellis island and other american ports. States on ellis island, and many thanksgiving storiesthe tales of a familys pasthave chapters set on this little bit of land in new york harbor, sheltering under the statue of libertys glowing torch.
A single tour covers both ellis island and the statue of liberty. By bringing us the inspiring and sometimes unsettling tales of ellis island, vincent cannatos american passage helps us underst. Now, the best of the ellis island museum is available to readers everywhere from the ellis. The orphan of ellis island time travel adventures by woodruff.
C kensington historical press, 1983, second edition, 1990. The title makes you think that the book is based on ellis island. The questions are designed to be challenging for young students and adults alike and are as fun as they are educational. A year after its publication a miniseries was filmed in the united kingdom, based on this book. Ellis island is a feelgood story about love, freedom, belonging and the meaning of home. My grandfather, who came from austria in 1903, was a remarkable, hard working man who became a sucessful citizen. The newyork tribune new york, ny described the new facility as spacious and welllighted, showing contrasting photos of the old barge office and the new building. To think there were some who considered him undesirable makes my shake my head in disbelief. Through ellis islands halls and corridors more than twelve million immigrantsof nearly every nationality and raceentered the country on their way to new experiences in north america. A very young ellie, age 8, falls in love with her future husband, john, age 10. Immigrants have been coming to the new world since. Ellis island essays ellis island was the major us immigration hub in the late 1800s and the early 1900s.
New york city would start a new era in the history of the united states starting with the opening of ellis island as an immigration depo. Even though it was not the main or the only entry point into the united states, ellis island offered access to most immigrants, especially those. Ellis islandgeneral resources and materials for teachers. Ellis island as a landing station, salt lake herald, april 1, 1890, page 1, image 1, col. Describes the place of ellis island in american history, from its history of being a. The immigrant passenger arrival log allows you to record key data fields that are found on most passenger manifests. How european immigrants entered america how things worked.
Bibliography ellis island part of statue of liberty. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. American history series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in american history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. There is even a special tour available for children 610. Page history last edited by amanda nelson 9 years ago. Immigrants came here from their countries to stay in ours. Ellis island was the entrance to america for immigrants in the 1890s on onward. With an astonishing array of nineteenth and twentiethcentury. Ellis island, elaine landau i was dreaming to come to america, veronica lawlor arriving at. Set in the 1920s, kerrigans novel tells of a young. Were continuing to read the informational text ellis island a true book. Ellis island improve students reading skills and their knowledge of immigration in american history.
All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found on the page at ellis island. Included at the end of the text are true statistics, other resources about ellis island and immigration, and important words. The introduction, which tells the story of annie moore and her two little brothersthe first immigrants to pass through ellis islandserves to personalize the material and draw in its intended audience of newly fluent readers, while an abundance of primary source. Isabella orff from the poverty of county mayo to the skyscrapers of new york, this is a really engaging tale of one womans journey to. In this book, you will find information on where the immigrants that landed on ellis island came from, why they wanted to come to the united states, and how it was decided if they could stay in the united states or have to go back home.
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