english2100tcultureinwriting

Assignment:

1. Choose one idea from the Declaration of Independence. Describe how you have seen this idea demonstrated in American culture (about 50 words).

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript Paragraphs 1, 2, and the final paragraph of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776)

2. Choose one idea from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Describe how you have seen this idea demonstrated in American culture. (about 50 words each)

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript (September 17, 1787)

3. Respond to another person’s entry for each document. (about 25 words)

4. Just for fun: Here’s a song from the Broadway show “Hamilton,” titled “I am not giving away my shot.” Alexander Hamilton and friends sing about the coming revolution and joining George Washington’s army.

– The setting is in a tavern just as the Revolutionary War is getting started. Four young men are going to join George Washington’s army. The characters are Alexander Hamilton, a 19-year-old who would go on to set up the U.S. Treasury Department, the Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-old French aristocrat who fought with the colonists, John Laurens, who fought with the colonists, especially to free the black slaves, and Hercules Mulligan, who became a spy for George Washington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1izVfVpBwE

Hope you enjoy the video.

 

Think about the things you have learned about American culture and your own culture this semester.

1. Write a paragraph about the most interesting idea about American culture you learned. (about 75 words)

2. Write a paragraph about the most interesting idea about your own culture you learned. (about 75 words)

3. Respond to entries from 2 of your classmates.

Due: Monday, May 17, 11:10 AM

First, be sure you have read “Tips for Aspiring Op-Ed Writers.” (on Bb, under Course Documents, Unit 2)

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omXuTtfpjwo (“Who are the dreamers?”) Update: the U.S. District Court on December 7, 2020, ordered USCIS to accept DACA applications and renewals.

Next, read the Op-Ed article “Dreamers Put Their Trust in DACA. Now What?” (on Bb, under Course Documents, Unit 2, “Op Ed Example”)

Finally, post your answers and responses here to the questions:

• Which “tips” from “Tips for Aspiring Op-Ed Writers” did the writer follow?
• Was this an effective op-ed article? Why/why not? (about 25 words)
• Respond to another member of our class’ response ((about 25 words)

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