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 * UNIT TITLE: FACES OF AMERICA**

Lessons below are inspired and create as accompaniments to the current PBS series Faces of America, click below for show website. [|Faces of America] Academic Scope: ESL, intermediate to advance college and adult students living and studying in the United States Cultural Scope: The understanding of the diverse cultural make-up of the Unites States as a country where immigrants have historically come to find a better life during times of international struggle. Linguistic Scope: These lessons are meant for ESL students to acquire a new set of vocabulary with which to speak of culture and cultural exchange. Additonally, highlighted are various grammatical structures that help students create authentic discourse with classmates around the themes of identity, culture, family, and society.
 * immigrants as Americans
 * America as an international community
 * American involvement in international relations
 * the idea of "The American Dream"
 * the challenges faced by immigrants to America



http://www.history.com/topics/ellis-island/videos#statue-of-liberty-unknown





Extension activity link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4wYFs5F76E&feature=related

Peer Critique by Abby Robinson: