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Coming to America Literature Guide

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Coming to America Literature Guide

America is a country made up of diverse people, many of whom came here for a better life. Through the lens of immigration, this book documents the history of America from the very first Indiginous people to the closure of Ellis Island in 1954. Learn about the difficulties immigrants and refugees faced in the hopes of finding a better life for themselves. Most importantly, this book celebrates the contributions of immigrants to the United States.

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  • Goodness in Everyday Acts

    Unit: 
    Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
    Grades 
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    Youth Activity: Participants will gain a greater understanding of the meaning of philanthropy, and identify at least one action that they can take to better their own community.

  • The Language of Human Rights

    Unit: 
    Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
    Grades 
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    This lesson focuses on the language of human rights. Learners examine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and analyze the rights from a personal perspective. They discuss how well they perceive that the rights are enforced.

  • Powerful Words Unite Us in Service

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    These lessons were designed by a high school classroom that was motivated by a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They tried to envision a project centered on driving out hate in their community by showing love. 

  • Stand and Deliver for Justice and Diversity

    Unit: 
    Stand and Deliver for Justice and Diversity
    Grades 
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    Learners explore and share their attitudes about diversity and issues of justice and kindness. The learners brainstorm ways that they can promote the common good by working to eliminate stereotyping, intolerance, discrimination, and prejudice.

  • Bringing Us Together

    Unit: 
    The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Grades 
    K
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    The conversation centers on bringing individuals together in community, as they learned from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We each have individual strengths, and we are stronger together as we share our hopes for a world united in generosity for all.

  • Circle of Caring

    Unit: 
    Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
    Grades 
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    Learners define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.

  • Gifts of All Sizes

    Unit: 
    Generosity of Spirit Folktales
    Grades 
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    As demonstrated in these folktales, even the smallest things, when shared, can be examples of philanthropy. 

  • Deliver Gratitude Day

    Unit: 
    Deliver Gratitude Day
    Grades 
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    This lesson focuses on the meaning and benefits of gratitude. Participants give examples of what people give up (opportunity cost) when they give philanthropically.

  • Doodle Stones

    Unit: 
    Doodle Stones
    Grades 
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    Learners use words to communicate positively and build community. A service project involves writing positive messages on stones and placing them strategically to uplift and beautify.

  • The Gifts of Nature

    Unit: 
    Humans and Nature Flourishing Together
    Grades 
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    Through analyzing a Ted Talk by Robin Wall Kimmerer, participants develop their understanding of what it means to respond with gratitude to the gifts from the Earth. Participants expand their awareness of the interdependent relationship between humans and nature.

  • My Civic Timeline

    Unit: 
    Community Philanthropy
    Grades 
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    Create a past, present, and future timeline of personal philanthropy. 

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Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

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The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.
Maya Angelou