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Diary of an Immigrant 
Diary of an Immigrant
Student will write journal entries in the persona of an immigrant coming to the United States. It will describe your journey and arrival in 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 10 separate journal entries that are at least 1 page long. Across the journal entries you may address the following ideas/issues.
Rubric Code: FCB9W6
By krmason1
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Adventure to America
  Satisfactory Achievement

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Exceptional Achievement

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Before the Trip
15 pts

Satisfactory Achievement

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.
Exceptional Achievement

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
20 pts

Satisfactory Achievement

Student describes in 3 out of 4 journal entries what the actual journey on the ship to America was like.
Exceptional Achievement

Student describes in 4 journal entries what the actual journey on the ship to America was like. Student gave great detail about the journey.
You've Arrived
15 pts

Satisfactory Achievement

Student described their feelings as they finally arrived in America. The student answered what happened when the boat finally docked at Ellis Island?
Exceptional Achievement

Student described their feelings as they finally arrived in America. The student answered what happened when the boat finally docked at Ellis Island? Is is what you expected? What did you see first?
Ellis Island Experience
20 pts

Satisfactory Achievement

The student takes a clear position on this question: What happened when you first stepped off the boat? The student described what the baggage room, registration process, and the medical room was like.
Exceptional Achievement

The student takes a strong position on this question: What happened when you first stepped off the boat? Was Ellis Island the "Isle of Hope" or "Isle of Tears" for you? Did you meet anyone at "the kissing post"? The student described what the baggage room, registration process, the medical room and legal inspection was like.
Hopes & Dreams
15 pts

Satisfactory Achievement

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? What are you going to do now?
Exceptional Achievement

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? What is your plan now that you are in America? Where are you going to work and live? Are you going to stay in New York or go somewhere else?
Life a year later
15 pts

Satisfactory Achievement

Students answers clearly: What is your life like in America a year after you landed at Ellis Island? Are you glad you took this journey or do you wish you could go back to your home country?
Exceptional Achievement

Students answers strongly: What is your life like in America a year after you landed at Ellis Island? Are you glad you took this journey or do you wish you could go back to your home country? The student gave great detail.





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