Ellis Island Simulation

Ellis Island Simulation - 2012

Students responding in character:

I am Elmer Mackworth and I met a blacksmith whose shop burned down so he came to America for a better life. Griffin

Traveling to America was rough. During the intelligence test I could feel the pressure gleaming on me. During the medical test I knew they were not happy with the fact I had lice on the boat. At the leagal station the people weren’t happy that I only had $1.50 to come across with but I pail all my money to get a ticket on the Baltic, the ship I took to America. The boat ride here was filled with sickness and sadness. When I arrived in Ellis Island I felt freedom. All of the people were happy with diversity. Now I am going to live with my sisters to get a job and live a happy life. Sarah

The experience was frightening. I passed all the tests and I did not have to go to detention. The tests were scary and fun and I was treated like a normal man. Tafari

It was hard to listen because you felt so tired of sitting in a char. I noticed that some of the people were stressed, some calm, and some sad. I met other immigrants. I even made friends with some. It was a good experience to have because you felt the stress that the real immigrants had to carry on their shoulders. Owen

The tests were fun, scary, and exciting because we were about to become American citizens. I was intrigued by the experience and want to do it again. Raines

I felt good about it. I met other people and lots of people spoke differently. Abby

We were treated unfairly. When we sneezed we were sent to the infirmary. I understand what they were saying but I think they could be nice to us. Willow

It was hard to imagine that this is what really happened to immigrants. They must have been really nervous. I wonder if the real Carola Adami felt that way when she went through the real Ellis Island? Julia

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