Worksheet

CAUSES OF MIGRATION:
1) Describe “push” factors in moving



2) Describe “pull” factors in moving



3) Think about and identify whether people have chosen migration or were forced




EFFECTS OF MIGRATION:
4) Consider the effects on people leaving



5) Consider the effects on people left behind



6) Consider the effects on people already in the west


STANDARD 1.11: PERSUASIVE WRITING
Shows that you can use arguments, evidence and emotions to persuade others.


PURPOSE: Your stand on the topic is clear and reflects the late 1900s.
• You present a clear topic & concern.
• You maintain the focus on the topic throughout your writing.
• Your arguments clearly show your point of view and reflect the history and attitudes of the late 1900s.
• You discuss both cause & effects of the migration.


ORGANIZATION: The manner and order in which you present your arguments make it easy for people to understand your point of view.
• You have a strong introduction that gets people interested in your topic.
• You present your arguments in a reasonable order. (The order may be unusual or surprising as long as it helps people to understand your viewpoint.)
• You support your point of view with good evidence and emotional appeals that are historically accurate.
• Your conclusion suggests a way to solve the problem.


ELABORATION/TONE: Your details and forceful tone persuade people to your point of view.
• Your language and confidence make you seem reliable and knowledgeable about the issue of migration.
• You express your views in a passionate way, appropriate for the times.
• Your details and depth of explanations help the reader understand your point of view as well as the historical era.
• You use a variety of examples, informational sources, personal experiences and reflections to persuade the reader to your way of thinking.