Jul 27, 2014

Summer Project #3

Summer Research Project #3

Due August 8th


First, watch the video on Ellis Island: The Island of Hope

 

  1. Research Ellis Island and immigration.  
  2. Write an “I Am…” poem from the perspective of an immigrant traveling through Ellis Island. 
  3. Post this poem to the comments below. 
  4. Respond/comment on at least one classmate’s poem. 


What is an "I am…" Poem?

 Click here to see an example of an "I am Poem" Remember, you are writing this from the perspective of an immigrant traveling to America through Ellis Island.

Have Fun!!


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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    I Am afraid and excited.
    I Wonder what kind of life I will have
    I Hear sharks swimming.
    I See tall buildings.
    I want to have a new life.
    I Am afraid and excited.
    Colin Maertin

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    1. AnonymousAugust 4, 2014 at 8:16 AM

      Dear Colin,
      I like how you said that you here sharks swimming, while you were on the boat or that is what I am guessing. Nice I am poem.
      -Brooke N.

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    2. danmaultAugust 6, 2014 at 10:15 AM

      Colin-
      This was great. I bet every immigrant coming to America felt extremely afraid, yet excited to begin their new life.

      Nice job,
      Mr. Mault

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  2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    I am brave and excited.
    I wonder what America is like.
    I hope they let me into America.
    I see tons of cars passing by.
    I want to find out what America is like.
    I am brave and excited.
    -Brooke N.

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    1. AnonymousAugust 4, 2014 at 9:43 AM

      Dear brooke, I like how you said I am brave and excited I really enjoyed listening to your poem I think it is really good! Nice job! -Chelsie G.

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    2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2014 at 6:54 PM

      Dear Brooke, I liked what you said, it had to be hard for the people coming to America. Nice job. Colin M.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 5, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    I am scared and brave .
    I wonder how America looks like.
    I hope my family can come.
    I see lots of traffic lights.
    I want to go to America.
    I am scared and brave.
    ~ Chelsie G.

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    1. AnonymousAugust 10, 2014 at 12:03 PM

      I like how you said that you were scared and brave

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  4. AnonymousAugust 6, 2014 at 2:03 PM


    I am scared and cold
    I wonder if i will pass the exam
    I hear crying kids
    I see the statue of liberty
    I want the rest of my family
    I am scared and cold

    I pretend my mother is next to me
    I worry i wont pass
    I cry because i am alone
    I am scared and cold

    I understand that i may not pass
    I say they will come with me
    I dream that my family is with me
    I try to be brave
    I hope that i can find work
    I am scared and cold
    Linzie.m

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    1. AnonymousAugust 10, 2014 at 12:05 PM

      Nice I am poem and it is much longer than everyone's else's

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