1. Working in pairs see if you can solve the following mystery question: Why is Brigit visiting this monument?

2. Open the envelope you have been given inside are 20 statements spread these out and read them. Now use the statements to write an answer to the following questions on the sheet of paper you have been given. 1.Who are Patrick and Erin O’Neil? (What is their connection to Brigit?) 2. Why might Patrick and Erin want to leave Ireland (Push factors) - 3 detailed facts 3. Why might Patrick and Erin want to go to New York? (Pull factors) - 3 detailed facts 4. Why do you think that Brigit wants to visit this monument? (The Irish Hunger Memorial) Extension question: Can you think of different Pull factors that might make people want to move to New York today?

3. Imagine that you are a friend of Brigit’s who has just moved to New York, you write a letter to Brigit suggesting that she should emigrate to New York too and explaining why. Use these sentence starters to help you structure your letter: Dear Brigit, I have finally unpacked and settled into my new apartment in New York. This city is so amazing, I feel so at home here already. I think you would love this city too, you should think about moving here because: Another reason you should move to New York is: However, as much as I love New York, there are some downsides to the city such as: Another problem with New York is: Best Wishes (Write your name here)

5. Answer: New York’s ethnic mix