Migration Stories Vocabulary Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

Instructions: Match each migration word with its correct definition by writing the letter in the circle.

1. Migration

2. Immigrant

3. Refugee

4. Journey

5. Settlement

Definitions:

A. A person who moves to a new country to live permanently

B. The movement of people from one place to another

C. A person who has been forced to leave their country due to war or persecution

D. The process of making a new place your home

E. A trip from one place to another, often long and difficult

Instructions: Complete each sentence using the words from the word bank.

Word Bank: culture, homeland, opportunity, challenges, community

6. Many people migrate to find better _____________ for work and education.

7. Migrants often miss their _____________ and the place where they grew up.

8. Learning a new language can be one of the biggest _____________ for new migrants.

9. Migrants bring their own _____________, including food, traditions, and beliefs.

10. Finding a supportive _____________ helps migrants feel welcome in their new country.

11. Write two reasons why people might choose to migrate to a new country:

12. Describe one way that migrants contribute to New Zealand society: