What is "an American?"
A. Look back at all the sources we examined in class ("Child of the Americas, "America: A New Man" other poems, videos, songs & speeches)
B. Create your own final definition of a modern American. This opinion piece can be written in poem or prose form.
C. Make sure your definition is at least 4-5 sentences. Be specific, be thoughtful, and though you don't need to be totally original, try to share your unique writing voice.
An a American is a person who adds cultures to America an or practices current ones.
ReplyDeleteAn American is someone who had ancestors who came over to America to live a better life. Whether it was for themselves or their kids, they came over to America because where they lived previously didn't have the same opportunities America had. They could've moved also because of conflict or internal problems in their home country. Once they come over to America, they will be able to seek for more opportunities so that they can set their eyes on the dreams they once thought of.
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ReplyDeleteAn American means embracing your culture and being open to new ideas. It means accepting everyone no matter their status or race. Being Caring and loving each other. It also means working towards a better change for the country.
ReplyDeleteAn American is a person that embraces their background/ culture and is willing to expand and try new things outside of it.
ReplyDeleteAn American is someone who embraces their own opinions and beliefs, that help diversify a community. Educating one another on respecting each others morals/ethics helps form Americans by implying the best version an American can be. An American is simply a person who is filled with various origins that uniquely distinguishes themselves from others, but are capable of forming connections with their surroundings despite their differences.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, being an American symbolizes the yearn for freedom and opportunity, as many past generations helped pushed one another into a better future.
DeleteAn American can be from any part of the world, as we are all scattered. All our different traditions, cultures, and differences is what makes America a whole, it is what makes America, AMERICA! An American has been able to blend his backgrounds with his “American” ways. Now let’s touch upon the way an American is, an American takes extreme pride in the USA and is huge on core values. To touch in deeper into what I mean, an American can honor the armed soldiers showing their patriotism, or will love and die for their country, or can even be patriotic in sports (supporting our American teams.) Furthermore, an American will respect and follow the laws. Lastly, they are given an abundant amount of opportunities and freedom being here in America.
ReplyDeleteAn American is a simple word with the definition changing from person to person.. American is a any person coming to this country looking to achieve the "American Dream". An American is a person who came to this land in search of better opportunities to look for a better life. An American is a person who is proud of their traditions, culture and proud of it and ready to embrace new things. An "American" is any person trying to hustle here. An "American" is an immigrant.
ReplyDeleteAn American is someone who is from many different backgrounds and embraces their heritage. They learn to accept their own differences, but also those of others. They have the ability to remain open-minded to other cultures and have an all-around acceptance. An American is also willing to broaden their knowledge and try new ideas outside of their culture. Lastly, an American longs for freedom and the opportunity of success, through hard work in a nation with little restrictions.
ReplyDeleteAn American is someone who comes from many different backgrounds. They recognize and celebrate the parts that make them different but they also embrace their American identity. A true American isn’t afraid to criticize their country because they know it is the only way it can continue to grow. All Americans whether first or 100th generation embody courage and resilience.
ReplyDeleteAn American is someone who’s committed to where they come from and where they are. It’s someone from different backgrounds that bring culture into America. It’s someone seeking opportunities. Someone willing to accept
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ReplyDeleteAn American to me is anything but the matter that is states itself as. More so with the fact that being an American is nonetheless a subcategory that we all happen to fall under. The thing that differentiates us is how we schedule our days and what we occupy our time with. Some more than others go to school, or work a job. Since that is the systematic ideal that our very brains have devoured and later on comply with. We may have pride for our country and wave the military in everyone's faces since that is our biggest luxury. While others abide by the laws and just live their quiet lives without trying to cause commotion. This abbreviation on commotion can dictate whether or not some of us are really for or against being an American.
An American is someone who contributes to the diversity of America. It can be someone born here or someone who came from a different country. They bring their culture and backgrounds to America and take in other cultures as well. An American is someone who is willing to learn about others and be open since America is a melting pot and everyone from everywhere is invited here.
ReplyDeleteAn American is someone who adds to the diversity and culture of America. An American can be someone from any background/race. America is filled with diversity and endless different cultures so an American is someone who is simply adding to this.
ReplyDeleteAn American is someone from anywhere around the world but they're adding culture and creating more diversity in America.
ReplyDeleteAn American could be anyone from anywhere. Being an American doesn’t limit you from expressing your culture and religious beliefs. It means being a citizen or someone who resides in America. In some cases one can be be born into citizenship as long as they were born and raised on American soil. Or you can apply for citizenship legally by living in America for a certain amount of time without the addition of trips to other countries. Which is why America is one of the most diverse countries.
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