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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 violation
- Illegal entry = misdemeanor
- Why 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 facts
- Political claims
- Examples 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.”