Immigration Family History Writing Worksheet

Name____________________________

Answer the questions in full sentences. Use one piece of paper for each question. You must answer questions number 1

1.    Who in your family immigrated? From where did they immigrate? Color these countries on the map.

If your family immigrated from more than one country chose ONE to write about. Pick THREE questions to answer. CIRCLE the questions you chose. Use your country book to help.

2.    Have you ever been to this country? When did you visit? What was the weather like there? What are some of the places you visited? What was the food like?

3.    What are some of the traditions that are practiced in this country? Have you ever done them before?

4.    What does the flag of this country look like? Describe the colors and if they have any meaning.

5.    What do you wonder about this country? Do you think life there is the same as in the United States? Do people dress the same? Is the food the same or different?

6.    What language do they speak in your country? How do you say a few words in this language, like hello, goodbye, or how are you?

7.    Why did your family immigrate to America? When did they arrive in the United States? Why did they leave?