10 Myths about Immigration

Before we begin watching Under the Same Moon today, you will need to complete the following assignment -

1. Read the article about 10 Myths about Immigration.
The ten myths are:

1. Most immigrants are here illegally.
2. It's just as easy to enter the country legally today as it was when my ancestors arrived.
3. There’s a way to enter the country legally for anyone who wants to get in line.
4. My ancestors learned English, but today’s immigrants refuse.
5. Today’s immigrants don’t want to blend in and become “Americanized.”
6. Immigrants take good jobs from Americans.
7. Undocumented immigrants bring crime.
8. Undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes but still get benefits.
9. The United States is being overrun by immigrants like never before.
10. Anyone who enters the country illegally is a criminal.

For each myth, go to the following website and read the actual FACTS about them.

http://www.tolerance.org/magazine/number-39-spring-2011/10-myths-about-immigration

http://www.aclu.org/immigrants-rights/immigration-myths-and-facts

**** For each myth, WRITE ONE SENTENCE IN YOUR OWN WORDS THAT EXPLAINS WHY THAT MYTH IS NOT TRUE.

*** NO COPYING & PASTING - It must be in your own words!