Oct, 2016 why your family name was not changed at ellis island dick eastman october, 2016 genealogy basics 14 comments the new york public library is the latest organization to publish an article about the myth of the family name was changed at ellis island and then describes exactly one exception. Read and discuss pages 617 from the book if your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine new york. Central idea the central idea of the book is how immigrant have went through to get to america,its the history. Sometimes, they changed their name before even getting on the ship to come to america. Cyndis list ellis island our name was changed at ellis. Ellen levine is the author of many acclaimed books, both fiction and nonfiction. Today there are millions of descendants of immigrants to the us who firmly believe this myth and, despite the best and. Despite the books somewhat misleading title only two pages are devoted to the practice of changing names, levine i hate english. Apr 01, 1993 if your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine is one book in a series from scholastic that is set in important times and places in history. Short, engaging questionandanswer chapters and stylized.
If your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine, 1993. If your name was changed at ellis island by katey zheng on. Annie moore, a 15 yearold irish girl, accompanied by her two brothers, was the very first immigrant to be processed at ellis island. Ellis island isnt to blame for your familys name change. Learn the truth with this factual reading comprehension. If your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine and wayne parmenter. It is the only place in the united states where an individual can honor their family heritage at a national monument.
This book tells you what it was like if when ellis island was opened in 1892 as a center for immigrants coming to live in america. Features quotes from children and adults who passed. Mar 14, 2007 also, its highly unlikely that the name was changed by ellis island officials. The new structure on ellis island, opened on january 1, 1892.
If your name was changed at ellis island lesson plan for. Parts of the book main idea and details get the facts who what when where why how. A concise explanation of the my name was changed at ellis island myth. Everything you need to help a child learn to read through phonics. The name change myth upper elmiddle 1 of 4 his name was changed at ellis island. If your name were changed at ellis island would everyone in your family travel together. No, much of the day was spent standing lines on ellis island, waiting to get checked. The assessment is a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and open response type questions. Did ellis island officials really change the names of immigrants.
Read suttons full essay for more on the ellis island records, american name changes, and one very unusual case of an identity revealed at ellis island. Do you think your family name was changed on ellis island. Reviews of the if your name was changed at ellis island so far with regards to the ebook weve if your name was changed at ellis island responses end users havent yet eventually left the article on the overall game, or otherwise not see clearly however. Between the years of 18701919 from which region did the majority of immigrants come to the united states. Unfortunately, after five years of operation, the ellis island immigration station burned down. Also, its highly unlikely that the name was changed by ellis island officials. Mar 17, 2017 this statement is so common it is just about as american as apple pie.
If your name was changed at ellis island by levine, ellen. Why your family name was not changed at ellis island and one. What dangers, other than sickness and shipwrecks did the immigrants face. Learn what life was like if you were an immigrant whos name was changed at ellis island. If your name was changed at ellis island informational text by. This book describes, in question and answer format, the great migration of immigrants to new yorks ellis island, from the 1880s to 1914. You do not need to read the whole post as its pretty long. While immigrants surnames often changed as they adjusted to the new country and culture, they were very rarely changed upon their arrival at ellis island. Why your family name was not changed at ellis island and.
Placement test for the series launcher for if you series based on if your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine. Nov 06, 2017 this is a guest post written by myheritage blog editor and contributor schelly talalay dardashti, myheritages us genealogy advisor. Moving beyond the page purchase if your name was changed at. One more thing if your child or children dont read long books dont get it because it is 80 pgs.
And you can purchase copies of these documents online or at the family history center on ellis island. The flood of immigrants through new yorks ellis island is chronicled in a series of questions children ask about the immigrant experience in the u. Familys name change a longstanding myth obscures the truth behind the americanization of some european names european immigrants arrive in america. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions, 1 essay question and 5 short response questions. The questions are also posted separately in case you prefer to read from the blog itself. This series is a goto source for history made comprehensive, comprehensible, and entertaining. They changed our name at ellis island ancestral findings. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. In this childrens book, the topic covered is ellis island. The if you series provides a childfriendly way for beginning readers to learn about significant eras in our past, while still being a lot of fun. Why your family name was not changed at ellis island dick eastman october, 2016 genealogy basics 14 comments the new york public library is the latest organization to publish an article about the myth of the family name was changed at.
Split your class up into groups of five to practice a readers theater script that relates to immigration and ellis island. If your name was changed in ellis islandreading comprehension worksheet. Read the first five pages of this new york public library blog post entitled why your family name was not changed at ellis island and one that was and answer the questions. Why your family name was not changed at ellis island and one that was. The new york city jet ski tour necessary thing about the water boat trailer is the locations as well as popular tourist spots they will cover. If your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine. I think that there are three stages in the evolution of a genealogist.
The myth of ellis island and other tales of origin. This is a collection of wonderful activities to correlate with the book, if your name was changed at ellis island. Combine multiple worksheets into one using vba, atomic structure and the periodic table worksheet answers, periodic trends worksheet answers chemistry, exponential growth and decay worksheet algebra 2, circles worksheet find the center and radius of each, multi step equations worksheet answer key, work and power worksheet 1 answer key, waves and sound worksheet, factoring by grouping worksheet. Each books inviting questionandanswer format and lively fullcolor illustrations make this truly living history. Tour of the ellis island immigration museum, lower new york harbour, usa duration.
Due to the demographics of my school, i will be concentrating on activities that were happening in ellis island and in the larger industrial cities. If your name was changed at ellis island, by ellen levine. Ellis island worksheet pdf free printables worksheet. The book, if your name was changed at ellis island, is an introduction to the journey immigrants made when america was young. Why your family name was not changed at ellis island and one that was from the new york public library, by philip sutton, milstein division of united states history, local history and genealogy.
Jan 08, 2015 ellis island isnt to blame for your familys name change a longstanding myth obscures the truth behind the americanization of some european names european immigrants arrive in america. This book tells you what it was like when ellis island was opened in 1892 as a center for immigrants coming to live in america. If your name was changed at ellis island vocabulary. Did the majority of immigrants come from the same region between 19702010. The only time names ever really changed at ellis island is if the immigrant decided to change their name to fit in with american society or the local community to which they were moving. This book tells you what it was like when ellis island was opened in 1892 as a center. Quotes from children and adults who passed through the station are featured. It speaks to several fields of study and can easily be adopted in courses. The authors purpose of the book is showing us how have the immigrant all came through around and to show us maybe our ancestors was there and how they have come through. Had their family name been changed at ellis island, the new name should be reflected in their records.
Look at the immigration data above and answer the following questions. It covers informational skills that support common core standards. If your name was changed at ellis islandcomprehension test. Teachingbooks if your name was changed at ellis island. However, there is little truth in these name change stories. Did ellis island officials really change the names of. If your name was changed at ellis island flashcards quizlet. Dec 28, 2016 did ellis island officials really change the names of immigrants.
If you traveled west in a covered wagon, if your name was changed at ellis island, i hate english. If your name was changed at ellis island guided reading packet. An island in new york bay that was the chief immigration station of the united states from 1892 to 1943. If your name was changed in ellis island reading comprehension worksheet. Short, engaging questionandanswer chapters and stylized illustrations show what ellis island was like, why people left their homelands, if families came together, what people brought with them, what could get you sent back to your home country, and where you went after you passed inspection. Though debates over immigration have waxed and waned in the course of. Compare and contrast the immigration stations at ellis island and angel island evaluate the challenges that faced new immigrants standards.
Fun facts and worksheets about ellis island that can be used in a teaching activity with the free webcast from ellis island worksheets. If your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine is one book in a series from scholastic that is set in important times and places in history. Our collection is growing every day with the help of many teachers. Like other books in this series, this book explains about a part of american history using a series of questions and answers. Once you got to ellis island your name was changed to make your name sound less foreign and more americanized. Free sample if your name was changed at ellis island. This statement is so common it is just about as american as apple pie. Find books like if your name was changed at ellis island from the worlds largest community of readers. You can keep copies of your searches and the passenger records, manifests, and ship images by saving them in your profile, which you can open by registering on ellis island or here on this website. If your name was changed in ellis islandreading comprehension level. No teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view enter fullscreen for fullscreen mode. The title of this book is if your name was changed at ellis island and it was written by ellen levine, wayne parmenter illustrator.
What is the name of the statue that the immigrants passed when they came into new york harbor. These worksheets share interesting historical tidbits about ellis island and include research questions for independent student work. If your name was changed at ellis island describes, in question and answer format, the great migration of immigrants to new yorks ellis island, from the 1880s to 1914. On the 125th anniversary of the famous portal to the u. It gave me such a strong feeling about this person, she says. Ellis island jet ski tour there are new options as well as range of jet ski tour new york city other trailers coming up in the market that will completely change the whole user experience covering up different places in the city. If your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine scholastic. Why your family name was not changed at ellis island.
This is an assessment to go along with the book if your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine. The first stage is when they hear that family names were changed at ellis island they believe it the second stage is when they realize the whole ellis island name change thing is a myth, and basically no names were changed there. Moving beyond the page purchase if your name was changed. If your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine part 3 duration. If your name was changed at ellis island and there is only two pages out of 80 that mention about that.
The script includes information about the island, and some descriptions of vocabulary terms. If your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine comprehension and reflection questions aligned to the common core. Books similar to if your name was changed at ellis island. Pt 11 if your name was changed at ellis island final 081211. A guided reading packet that correlates with the book if your name was changed at ellis island. Besides having their names changed at ellis island, immigrants had to go through many other ordeals before they were allowed to enter the us. Feb 16, 2014 if your name was changed at ellis island by ellen levine part 3 duration. There was no requirement to immigrants to use their real last name when. By dara horn, on the jewish tradition of changing names and inventing roots. Although your ancestors may have chosen to change their name for employment or assimilation reasons, ellis island employed hundreds of translators and, most of the time, passenger lists and identification documents were created in the emigrants home country. If your name was changed at ellis island by katey zheng on prezi.
Jul 02, 20 why your family name was not changed at ellis island and one that was by philip sutton, milstein division of u. The book is structured as a series of questions and answers that a student would typically have concerning the important historical site or event. Features quotes from children and adults who passed through the station. If your name was changed at ellis island 45 pgs of common core activities. No, your familys name was not changed at ellis island. If you want to download you have to send your own contributions. Do you have any ancestors in your family that immigrated to the united states. This could be for a number of reasons, but like my great grandfather who only changed his first name her familys name was likely changed after ellis island, so the orignial name would still be shown in their records.
The ellis island station operated from 1892 through 1954 including three years spent in temporary facilities on manhattan due to an 1897 fire. Lets follow a hypothetical early 1900s immigrant and the general history and custody of his or her good name on their way to and through ellis island. This free sample of the book study will help guide students in learning what it would be like to be an immigrant coming to america. Find your place in this permanent exhibit of individual and family names.
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