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Words to Know
Fill in this table as you work through the lesson. You may also use the glossary to help you.
a piece of writing that gives factual information
someone who moves to a new country to live
to restate an author’s text in one’s own words
the main point the author makes in the text
Lesson Goals
Identify importantideas from the text andstate them in your ownwords.
Understand thepurpose of an
text.
by Russell Freedman.
Read an excerpt from Kids
Analyze details thathelp you understandthe important
.
Lesson Question
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Immigrating to the United States in the Early 1900s
An is someone who moves to live in a new country.
From 1892 to 1924, more than 12 million immigrants came to the United States
through , New York. They faced many challenges, including:
• a new language.
• an unfamiliar .
• a new culture.
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Identity and Change
What shapes identity?
My identity
New people, new country, new language, new life
Family, friends, culture,
beliefs
An identity
Informational Text
is a piece of writing that provides about
a topic.
Informational Text Not informational text
• Encyclopedia
• Science
• Travel brochure
• CD liner notes
• News magazine
•
• Graphic novel
• Folktale
• Drama
• Poem
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Key Features of Informational Texts
features features features
• Italicized words
• Boldfaced words
• Bulleted lists
• Font size and type
• Illustrations
• Photographs
• Charts
• Graphs
• Captions
• Labels
• Titles
• Headings
• Table of contents
• Index
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Ways to Present Information
Informational text can provide
sources.
information from
Informational text can provide
people or events.
information about
That might include dates, This information is provided from one
, and places of who experienced a specific event.
the event.
Between 1880 and 1920, 23 million
immigrants arrived in the United States.
They came mainly from the countries of
Europe, especially from impoverished towns
and villages in southern and eastern Europe.
–Immigrant Kids,
Russell Freedman
My first impressions of the New World
will always remain etched in my memory, particularly that hazy October morning
when I first saw Ellis Island.
–Edward Corsi, Italian immigrant
from Immigrant Kids,
Russell Freedman
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Central Idea
A is the most important idea an author includes in a text.
The central idea is:
• usually not directly stated in the text.
• supported by in the text.
• supported by informational text features.
• able to be stated in one or two .
Supporting Details
are the descriptions, facts, examples, quotations, and
any other information that helps readers understand a central idea.
Immigrants came to the United Statesfrom many countries.
The majority of immigrants camefrom Europe.
They spokedozens oflanguages.
These supporting details allow us to note that the is the
immigrants came to the United States from many countries.
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Finding a Central Idea
To fi nd a central idea:
• see if the idea is stated directly in the .
• look for in the text.
• analyze the details to see what they have in common.
Circle the central idea in the text below.
The voyage was an ordeal, but it was worth it. They were on their way to America.
The great majority of immigrants landed in New York City, at America’s busiest port. They
never forgot their fi rst glimpse of the Statue of Liberty.
–Immigrant Kids,
Russell Freedman
The voyage was an ordeal, but it was worth it. They were on their way to America.
Rusell Freedman (b. 1929)
• Was born in San Francisco
• Served in the military during the Korean War and then worked as a
• Has written nearly and other books for young people
• Won the 1988 for Lincoln: A Photobiography
• Is interested in Chinese culture and travel
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Paraphrasing to Understand a Central Idea
To means to state ideas from a text in one’s .
Paraphrase:
Once they reached the shore, immigrants had to wear identity tags.
When their ship docked at a Hudson River
pier, the immigrants had numbered
identity tags pinned to their clothing.
–Immigrant Kids,
Russell Freedman
Text:
Paraphrasing a Text
To paraphrase a text:
• the text to understand the central idea.
• the central idea in your own words.
Paraphrase:
After a day at Ellis Island, immigrants were able to take their things and leave for Manhattan.
Most immigrants passed through Ellis
Island in about one day. Carrying all
their worldly possessions, they left the
examination hall and waited on the dock
for the ferry that would take them to
Manhattan.
–Immigrant Kids,
Russell Freedman
Text:
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Summary Making Changes: Central Ideas in Immigrant Kids
Lesson Question
How can an informational text help you understand changes that immigrants experienced?
Answer
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