Message from mchu

[Anonymous]

Thanks Geny!
I printed out some of the list of books--- I plan to get them them weekend. Student discounts at Borders this weekend (20% off).

Amy,
This is for second grade but of course you can adapt this. During the unit, Our Country and It's People, I normally have my students "make" paper suitcases. They each have to fill up their suitcase with things they want to take with them to another country. They can use magazines or draw the things. I normally give them an hour to work on this. Afterward, they have to briefly write a paragraph to explain what and why they brought the items they picked. I normally give them a limit of 8 items. I specifically say they will not be able to go back to their homes so they have to make sure they take things that are important to them or things they will need. We have time to share afterward. This would be a good way to open up the unit so they can see the choices they have to make. Then I read them several books about immigrants. There is so much we can do to integrate Asian culture into our classroom.
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