Uncover the untold stories of migrants with an enriching biography research project for 5th graders.
Write a Biography of an Immigrant
Guide your class through the process of writing a biography about an immigrant with this comprehensive inquiry-based resource project perfect for 5th-grade students.
To complete this biography project, students will choose an individual they know who has migrated to their country. They will interview this person to find out as much as they can about their background, their reasons for migrating, and their experiences (both successes and challenges) as a newcomer to their country. They will then use the information they gather in the interview to create a well-structured biography in a format of their choice.
This real-world writing task builds empathy, improves writing skills, and is closely linked to Social Studies curriculum content.
Read on to learn more about how to use this biography of an immigrant writing project with your students!
Easily Implement This Biography of an Immigrant Project
The project booklet contains everything your students will need to independently complete this inquiry-based project. The contents of the booklet are as follows:
- Project Overview
- Assessment Rubric
- Potential Subjects List
- Potential Subjects Brainstorm Graphic Organiser
- Interview Questions List
- Interview Notes Graphic Organiser
- Structure and Language Features Checklist
- Sentence Starters List
- Writing Pages
- Reflection Questions
By following the structured activities and helpful prompts in the booklet, students will learn how to conduct interviews to gather information about migrant backgrounds, reasons for leaving their country, and experiences of life in a new place.
Download to Explore the Lives and Stories of Migrants
This migrant biography project downloads as an easy-print PDF or editable Google Slides file. Use the Download button to access your preferred files.
For sustainability purposes, please consider printing the project booklet double-sided.
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