New Beginnings

Students read a historical fiction passage describing an immigrant’s arrival at Ellis Island, then answer comprehension questions using evidence from the text. The story helps learners connect emotionally to the immigrant experience while practicing reading fluency and inference. The narrative encourages empathy and reflection on courage and hope during new beginnings.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Reading Comprehension – Identifying Key Details and Emotional Tone

Social Studies – Immigration and Ellis Island History

Writing – Evidence-Based Short Answers

Cultural Understanding – Empathy and Perspective-Taking

This worksheet is part of our Immigration and Ellis Island collection.