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Lesson Plan (Short Version)
Title: Trump’s Immigration Bias and Illusions Duration: 30–40 minutes
Learning Objectives
The citizen will be able to:
- Explain the difference between visa overstays (civil) and illegal entry (criminal).Identify how political rhetoric shapes public perception of undocumented people.Recognize how race influences immigration narratives.Use evidence from the essay to support claims.
Learning Outcomes
The citizen will:
- Accurately define visa overstays and illegal entry.Describe how political messaging can distort legal facts.Identify examples of bias in immigration narratives.Summarize key arguments from this educator's essay.
Lesson Steps
1. Warm‑Up (3 minutes)
Prompt: “How do most undocumented people become undocumented?” Collect quick responses from the citizen.
2. Mini‑Lesson (7 minutes)
Provide a brief explanation of:
- Visa overstays = civil violationIllegal entry = misdemeanorWhy political narratives focus on one group over another
3. Reading (10 minutes)
The citizen listens to (my podcast) Trump’s Immigration Bias and Illusions and highlights:
- Legal factsPolitical claimsExamples of bias
4. Discussion (7 minutes)
Small groups of citizen's answer:
- What did you learn about overstays vs. illegal entry?How does the essay challenge common beliefs?
5. Whole‑Group Debrief (3 minutes)
Connect insights to law, race, and media narratives.
Assessment Tool (Exit Ticket)
Prompt: “In 5–6 sentences, explain the difference between a visa overstay and illegal entry, and describe how political rhetoric can distort public understanding.”