Read the following excerpt from "Ellis Island" by Barbara
Davis-Pyle.
Which main idea is conveyed in this excerpt?
Then I smiled because all of the questions were over. The
men asked Papa and Mama to read some Italian words
from a book, and the official stamped our papers. Then he
grinned and said in English, "Welcome to the United States
of America!" And in that instant, joy won the fight on
Mama's face.
We were taken to a boat that would sail us across the
harbor to the city and a brand new life. As I boarded
smiled up at Lady Liberty who stood tall with her spoon in
hand, ready to stir us in.
The support of family can make difficult situations
easier.
True joy is experienced after difficult battles are won.
A brand new life can be difficult to get used to.
Along with a new start comes the promise of a great
future.
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