A New Life: The Opportunities and Challenges of Immigration

Welcoming Remarks

Welcome back to class, everyone! If this is your first class, we’re very excited to meet you! Before moving on to our lesson, let’s all introduce ourselves I’ll go first I’m coach from I’ve been debating for __years. My greatest achievement was ___ . Now, let’s go around the room Tell us your:

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Fantastic! Now that we all know each other, we are ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning. Along the way, you will discover new ideas, practice thinking on your feet, build your confidence when speaking in front of an audience, and develop your critical thinking skills.

Expectations 1

We’ll kick things off with a fun warm-up activity that will get our minds energized and ready to go. Then we will jump into our new topic. Buckle up, because there will be a lot of thrilling activities to keep you on the edge of your seats!

Toward the end of class, each of you will get the chance to give some awesome speeches. And guess what? I'll be there to provide you with helpful feedback, so that next time, your speeches will be much better. Finally, we'll all come together to review everything we talked about today. 2

To make the most out of our two hours, I want everyone to actively participate, so I will randomly call on each of you throughout the class. Your thoughts, ideas, and creativity will make this class extra special. 3

Reminder: Class Rules

Now that we all know each other, let’s make this class into a proper classroom!

Here are some rules that we will all follow together:

Before Class

Makesurethatyou’veeatenbreakfast/lunchandhavegonetothe bathroom

JointheZoomcallafewminutesbeforeclassstartssowecanget startedrightaway!

At the Start of Class

Turnyourcameraonsowecanseeyourlovelysmile!

Letyourcoachknowifyouneedtoleaveclassearly

During Class

Keep your camera on unless you are preparing during an activity

Put your hand up if you want to say something

Do not leave your computer during class - if you need to go to the bathroom, put your hand up and ask your coach before you go Immediately unmute yourself and reply when you are called on

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COMPETITIVE DEBATE WORKSHOP

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SPEECH

Recap

By the end of today’s class, you’ll learn:

What immigration and its poten benefits are to immigrants

Delivering speeches using Speech Building Blocks

Weighing benefits against the challenges immigrants can face

Time

3 Mins: Prep 1 - 2 Mins: Speak

Rules

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? It can be a country, a city/town, or a natural landmark (like the Grand Canyon)

Activity

Think about:

Culture - what food, art, and other cultural elements do you enjoy?

Density - do you want to live somewhere with lots of people, or with lots of space and nature?

Friends and family - do you want to live near your loved ones, or meet new people?

Activities - are there any special landmarks or areas in your location that you would like to visit?

PART ONE

LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATIO

LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATION

SPEECH

PART 1: LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATION

WHAT IS IMMIGRATION?

migration is when people move from one untry to another to live there permanently for an extended period of time. When ople leave their home country and go to other country to make it their new home, ey are called immigrants.

PART 1: LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATION

Immigration or not?

Remember that immigration is traveling to a different country permanently or for an extended period of time. Discuss as a class which of these examples you think is immigration.

AADITYA

Aaditya, his partner, and their three children live in London in the United Kingdom Aaditya has been offered a job in San Francisco, so the family decides to buy a house there and move. Aaditya’s kids are enrolled in school in San Francisco.

CELESTE

Celeste is from the Philippines and has just got accepted into an Australian university to study science. She’ll study there for 3 years before coming home to work in the Phillippines

Lian lives and works in Shanghai, China One of her parents gets sick, so she decides to move back to her home city in China, Guangzhou to live permanently so she can be with them.

PART 1: LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATION

Key Takeaway

Immigration is when someone permanently moves to a new country to make it their home.

Yes, he's an immigrant.

No,

No, she's not an immigrant.

she's not an immigrant.

PART 1: LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATION

WHAT DOES CURRENT IMMIGRATION LOOK LIKE?

UN Migration released a 2022 report with an update on immigration in recent years

In 2020, 281 million people immigrated to a different countrythat’s 1 in 30 people in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic caused travel restrictions that led to much less immigration, but recently numbers have started to increase again.

Europe and Asia hosted the greatest number of immigrants in 2020, 87 and 86 million people respectively.

These are the countries that host the largest population of immigrants:

These are the countries that the largest numbers of people immigrate from:

WHAT DON'T WE HAVE NUMBERS ON?

This data is based on legal migration, where people who moved to a new country got approval from that country’s government. There are also illegal immigrants - people who have moved to a different country without approval (we’ll discuss why people might do this later on) There are estimated to be tens of millions of illegal immigrants worldwide

Key takeaway

Millions of people immigrate around the world each year. The most popular countries to immigrate to are the United States, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.

WHY DO PEOPLE MIGRATE?

There are lots of reasons why people might choose to move to another country.

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Many people choose to immigrate to other countries in search of better job prospects and economic opportunities They may seek higher wages, better working conditions, or a more stable economy to support themselves and their families. They may also immigrate alone and send money back to their families where the cost of living is cheaper.

EDUCATION

Some individuals immigrate to access higher-quality education and expand their knowledge and skills for themselves or their children. They may pursue university degrees, specialised training, or research opportunities in a country known for its educational excellence.

People may choose to immigrate for lots of reasons, including their career, education, family, or quality of life.

FAMILY

People may immigrate to join their immediate family members who are already living in another country. This allows them to be together, share a life, and support each other.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Manny people want to live in countries with better healthcare, social services, infrastructure, and overall living standards.

SPEECH BUILDING BLOCKS

Every speech should have three things: an introduction, reasoning, and a conclusion. Usually, debating speeches have more than one reason why something is good or bad. As such, we want to structure our speeches like this:

Introduction: briefly saying what viewpoint you are arguing for and why

Reason 1: Provide your first argument for your case

Reason 2: Provide your second argument for your case

Conclusion: Summarise what you have proven in your speech

PART 1: LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATION

Overseas Opportunities Activity

Time 10 Mins: Prep

Rules

You are going to give a speech about what you think the most important opportunities for immigration are.

Activity Guidelines

You will be able to choose between some of the reasons we discussed in class, and will need to follow the speech building blocks template. We’ll keep the template up during preparation time, as well as during your speech.

PART 1: LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATION

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FEEDBACK

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thing about your speech, as well as what ass, I will give you 1-2 pieces of feedback ack might be on:

Activity: whether you fully followed the activity guidelines

Style: volume, pace, position on the screen, tone

Analytical reasoning: how to make your points even better!

Should we open up the word?

EXTRA FOR EXPERTS

A family's story

WHAT CHALLENGES CAN IMMIGRANTS FACE?

While international immigration can provide exciting opportunities, immigrants can also face obstacles when they have moved to a new country.

Key takeaway

Despite the benefits of moving to a different country, immigration can also be challenging. Obstacles like discrimination, language barriers, and inaccessibility of public services can make it harder for immigrants to make the most of their new lives.

Language Barrier

One of the primary obstacles is the language barrier. Immigrants may face difficulties communicating effectively in the new language, which can impact their ability to find jobs, access services, and fully become a part of society.

Discrimination

Immigrants may face discrimination based on their ethnicity, nationality, or immigrant status. This can happen through unfair treatment, stereotypes, or exclusion from certain opportunities.

PART 2: IMMIGRATION OBSTACLES

Job Challenges

When people move to a new country, they might have a hard time finding a job because they may not speak the same language, and their qualifications might not be recognized there. They might not know many people, or they might not understand how the job market works in the new place. This can make it tough for them to find a stable job that suits them and pays them well. As a result, immigrants may have a hard time earning enough money to live a good life in their new country.

Access to Services and Benefits

Immigrants may have a hard time getting important things like healthcare, education, housing, and help from the government when they need it. They might not understand how things work in the new country, or they might have trouble speaking the language. This can make it challenging for them to access important services.

Stereotype -This is when some people think all members of a race or country are the same. But it's important to know that all people are unique and it's not fair to judge someone based on their race or where they came from

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

These challenges are even greater for those who immigrate without permission from the host country. Any interaction with the government can risk getting caught, which could result in deportment - being sent back to your home country.

This means that illegal immigrants don’t have access to healthcare, can’t call the police, and can’t report when they are being taken advantage of.

Key takeaway

Illegal (or undocumented) immigrants go to different countries without the permission of that country. Because they can’t access services like the police, they can be vulnerable to exploitation.

CASE STUDY: JANITORS IN THE UNITED STATES

In recent years, several lawsuits and articles have emerged accusing large chain stores like Target of hiring undocumented migrant workers from Mexico and taking advantage of the fact that they had no way to complain to authorities about exploitation. Reports include locking janitors in the stores until the cleaning was complete, making them work long hours without overtime, and being paid less than minimum wage.

PART 2: IMMIGRATION OBSTACLES

Time 5-10 Mins: Prep

Rules

As a class, discuss the points for and against lifting all restrictions on immigration. Your coach will help you separate these into potential reasons you could use in your speech.

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SHOULD WE LIMIT IMMIGRATION?

Removing limits on immigration could help immigrants (and their families) from countries with fewer jobs or lower wages live better life.

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It could also help vulnerable illegal or undocumented migrants. Because they have permission to be in the country, they would be more able to speak out against discrimination and abuse and have a chance to access public services.

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Discussion Activity

The benefits of immigration are so great, we should let everyone do it; or

PROPOSITION

If too many people immigrate, they won’t be able to access the potential benefits

Overseas Opportunities Activity

Time 10 Mins: Prep 1-2 Mins: Speak

Rules

You are going to give a speech about whether you think we should lift all immigration restrictions worldwide.

You will either give a speech about how:

The benefits of immigration are so great, we should let everyone do it; or If too many people immigrate, they won’t be able to access the potential benefits

Activity Guidelines

You will be using the building blocks template as a guide, as well as some hints for potential reasons you could give! We’ll keep the template up during preparation time, as well as during your speech.

Extra for experts: if you’d like, you can suggest some rules you think we should implement for either side, e.g. compulsory registration or immigration limits.

PART 2: IMMIGRATION OBSTACLES INTRODU

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Immigration can change lives. I believe that we (pick one) lift all restrictions on immigration.

My first reason why we (pick one) lift all restrictions on immigration.

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My second reason why we (pick one) lift all restrictions on immigration is that insert reason here.

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We need to think about the potential consequences of global immigration and the effects it can have on a global population Because of (insert your two reasons here), we (pick one) lift all restrictions on immigration

FEEDBACK

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A Family's Story Activity

Rules

You are going to tell the class about a story of a family who immigrates to a different country, and how their life changes.

Activity Guideline

You should discuss:

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Where they come from, and where they are going Why they decided to leave What their life is like since arriving in their new country

Recap

Immigration is when someone permanently moves to a new country to make it their home.

Millions of people immigrate around the world each year The most popular countries to immigrate to are the United States, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.

Immigration has several potential benefits:

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Job opportunities Education

Family

Quality of life

In order for people to immigrate, they must get permission from the country they plan to live in. People from certain countries or lines of work can struggle to get approval to immigrate.

Immigrants can also face unique challenges once they arrive in their new home country:

Language barrier

Discrimination

Job challenges

Access to services and benefits

Illegal immigrants are often especially vulnerable.

We can use our speech building blocks to make sure that our speech follows this structure:

Introduction

Reason 1

Reason 2

Conclusion