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Diary of an Immigrant Diary of an Immigrant Student will write diary entries in the persona of an immigrant coming to the United States. It will describe your arrival to America. The purpose of this assignment is to describe what happened to you and your family when you traveled to and landed at Ellis Island. You will write 8 separate journal entries that are at least 1/2 page long. Across the journal entries you may address the following ideas/issues. Rubric Code: C6WCAX By lvagle Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Diary of an Immigrant
	Meets (3) (N/A)	Exceeds (4) (N/A)
Before the Trip	Meets (3) The student explained their feelings building up to the trip across the Atlantic Ocean. Somewhat detailed and historically correct account of what they packed and what they left behind.	Exceeds (4) The student explained in detail their feelings building up to the trip across the Atlantic Ocean. Detailed and historically correct account of what they packed and what they left behind.
On the Ship and Sight of the Statue	Meets (3) Student describes how they felt when their family first saw the Statue of Liberty. The student explained what is happening around them on the deck of the ship.	Exceeds (4) Student describes in detail, how they felt when their family first saw the Statue of Liberty. The student explained in detail what is happening around them on the deck of the ship.
Ellis Island Experience	Meets (3) The student takes a clear position on these questions: Do you feel welcome, afraid, confused? Do you see someone else being rejected by the immigration officials? Was your family separated for some reason?	Exceeds (4) The student takes a strong position on these questions: Do you feel welcome, afraid, confused? Do you see someone else being rejected by the immigration officials? Was your family separated for some reason?
Hopes & Dreams	Meets (3) Student answers clearly: What are your dreams and hopes for your new life in America? What are your fears and worries about a new life in America?	Exceeds (4) Student answers strongly: What are your dreams and hopes for your new life in America? What are your fears and worries about a new life in America? Make a prediction for your future in America. Will your dreams come true?