ELLIS ISLAND Worksheet
I)
Answer these questions
1. What is Ellis Island today ? ……………………………………………………………
................................................................................................................................................
2. What was Ellis Island in the past ? …………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Where is it located ? Place it on the map ……………………………………………….
4. When was it opened ? …………………………………………………………………..
5. Why did people come to Ellis Island ? …………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. What did immigrants have to do ? write three obligations :
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
II)
Put the events in the chronological order. Use these words when necessary to
organise your ideas : First – Then – Afterwards - Finally
People had to go through medical examinations
Immigrants arrived on Ellis Island by ferry.
Foreigners exchanged their money.
They left Ellis Island to begin a new life.
Immigrants had to wait in the great Hall
They had to leave their luggage in the baggage room
They had an interview with legal inspectors
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
III)
Complete the grid
Number of immigrants who came to Ellis Island
Means of transport to get to Ellis Island
Date of opening of Ellis Island
Time spent in Great Hall
Nickname given to the exit of Ellis Island
Good luck !!! 