Essay Structure and Sentence Starters
Give students this planning sheet to help them structure and write effective essays.
Las Patronas: The Mexican Women Helping Migrants
Learn about a group of local residents who provide food to migrants traveling through Mexico to the United States.
Overview: What Are Borders?
Consider important questions about borders in the modern world with this article from National Geographic.
Today’s Migrant Flow Is Different
Learn how migration from Central American countries has changed in important ways in recent years.
Demographic Trends Shaping the US and the World in 2018
Get an overview of the Pew Research Center's findings on global migration and immigration as of 2018.
“Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon
In this poem, George Ella Lyon lists all the characteristics that shape her identity and where she’s from.
Historical Context and Excerpts from the Purim Story
Students use this handout to complete a Purim text study.
Analyzing Eriko’s Sense of Belonging
Students use this handout to analyze the short story “Where I’m From” by Misa Sugiura.
Analyzing Eriko’s Sense of Belonging (en español)
Students use this handout to analyze the short story “Where I’m From” by Misa Sugiura. This resource is in Spanish.