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 * Task Definition:**


 * Task: ** Students will be researching different groups arriving to America in the 19th and Early 20th centuries.

The Following tools can be used to help guide your research. >
 * QWiki
 * SweetSearch
 * Twurdy
 * Safe Search for Kids

1) Your first task will be to select a country that you and your family will be emigrating from. There is be a list of countries on the left side of this wiki page for you to select from. These are countries that had large amounts of people immigrate to America during this time.

2) Next, you will be writing a journal entry #1. This entry should explain in detail why you are leaving your homeland at that particular time (provide a date) and why you are choosing to come to America. You will need to research immigration from your country to America at the time and find legitimate reasons for immigration that a family may have had. Possibilities include famine, religious persecution, political persecution, job opportunities, etc...Be specific. Where will you relocate to in America? Why? Do you know people there? Do you have plans for a job? etc...

3) Journal Entry # 2. Your second journal entry will be after you arrive in America. You should discuss your trip to America as well as how you feel upon arrival. Is it better or worse than you expected. Why? Also discuss in detail some of the challenges you will face as you and your family start your new life in America. Use your research as well as what you have learned in class to write this journal entry.

4) Next you will post images that represent your immigration experience. Be creative and find images that are unique for your experience.

5) All students must participate in our discussion board. The discussion link can be found at the top of the wiki next to "new page." All students are required to post at least one comment. Comments can be about your own project, other students projects, or general comments relating to the assignment.


 * NOTE**- I have provided an example using Ireland. Feel free to check it out. I have also made the first post on the discussion board. You can respond to my post or start your own discussion, but remember you must participate!