By Lucy Mayer
On Friday, December 12, fifth graders did a simulation on
the immigration process as part of their Humanities class. Classes worked in
groups of two. The three jobs were passport checker, doctor, and humanitarian
officer. About two-thirds of the students got to play the part of people trying
to immigrate to America through Ellis Island. The students represented
immigrants from many countries in Europe including Great Britain, Ireland,
Germany and Russia. Many people got deported for various reasons.
Jossie S. in Ms. Anchors’ homeroom said that her reason for
coming to America was not good enough to be admitted. She was coming to America
to see family members, but she was deported.
Many of the fifth graders who have Ms. Menon and Ms. Nunn
dressed up in character. The whole front lobby was set up for the simulation.
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| Deportation Center |
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| Did they make it? |
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| Interview |
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| The initial interview line |
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