1.23- Immigration Research, Bell-ringer

Take extensive notes on the questions below. The more you write, the better off you will be. Separate your notes by each question. Write down the website(s) where you found the information. Remember, Wikipedia or any other wiki is not an acceptable resource.

1. As of 2015, how many immigrants resided in the United States? As of 2015, what percentage of the United States population were immigrants?

2. How many people immigrated to the United States in 2015?

3. From what five countries do a majority of immigrants to the United States come? 

4. In what five states do the majority of immigrants live?

5. List the main reasons why people immigrate to the United States. List at least five; be specific and provide details.

Bell-ringer:
Directions: Create an original sentence for each of the words below. Your sentences must be creative, interesting, and at least ten words long.
1. habitually- adv. done as if a habit; frequently
2. haggard- adj. worn with age
3. hanger-on- n. one who unwontedly associates with a group or person
4. harbinger- n. a messenger (usually of bad news)
5. heartrending- adj. causing great sorrow