Writing Scholars!
DUE : Thursday, 3/3
IN ADDITION, PLEASE READ AND PRINT : TIPS FOR WRITING THESIS
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
This Assignment is in 3 parts!!!
1. Read the first article and answer the questions in your notebook!
2. Read the second question and answer questions in your notebook!
3. TAKE THE THESIS CHALLENGE!!!
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IN YOUR NOTEBOOK:
1. Actively READ - "Two Ways To Belong in America" by Bharati Mukherjee
http://www.anderson.k12.ky.us/Downloads/Mukherjee%20-%20Two%20Ways%20to%20Belong.pdf
In your notebook:
1. . Does the author make at least 2 solid points regarding what it means to adopt a new culture? Does she use examples to support these points? What are they?
2.. Are there two ways belong in America?
http://www.anderson.k12.ky.us/Downloads/Mukherjee%20-%20Two%20Ways%20to%20Belong.pdf
In your notebook:
1. . Does the author make at least 2 solid points regarding what it means to adopt a new culture? Does she use examples to support these points? What are they?
2.. Are there two ways belong in America?
3.Discuss the author's view point regarding her sister's relationship with the United States and the assimilation process.
Support your statements with concrete examples..
For example, statements and quotes to support.. do not forget in text citation (Mukherjee 35).
2. Print and ACTIVELY READ :
For example, statements and quotes to support.. do not forget in text citation (Mukherjee 35).
2. Print and ACTIVELY READ :
What Does It Take to ‘Assimilate’ in America? by By
Discuss the purpose of this article? In what ways does Lalami shed light on the assimilation process?
Extract and evaluate two examples that communicate the struggle of assimilation. How does the author communicate valid ideas based on this concept of "assimilation". Provide concrete examples and add in-text.
PART 3 : Let us DE-Construct - Break something down to then build!
THESIS CHALLENGE:
CHOOSE ONE ARTICLE AND POST YOUR THESIS AS A COMMENT.
Article 1. What is Mukherjee's article about? Develop a 2-3 sentence thesis stating what this article is about?
Article 2 - What does it take to " Assimilate in America"? Create a 2-3 sentence statement.. communicating significant points make in the article.
POST YOUR THESIS AS A COMMENT.. WE WILL LOOK AT REAL EXAMPLES TOGETHER IN CLASS!!
Writers Tip: Please note that we do not underline articles. We either italicize articles or place them in quotes. We also italicize books.
In CLASS on3/3
What to Look forward to?
Lecture: Assimilation & Acculturation - How does it relate to our Identity? Sense of Self?
What is Self Discovery?
Follow Up : Writing about Assimilation & Acculturation as it relates to Mukherjee's article & Lalami article .. in addition to a Video by Immigration in Today's World by Facing History and Ourselves.
PREPARE FOR THURSDAY ********
In the article “Two Ways to Belong in America” by Bharati Mukherjee she talks about her sister and her experience when they first migrated to the United States in the early 1960s to further their education. Bharati explains that for an immigrant to belong in America, you either remain an exile or embrace the American culture. Bharati had been influenced by the American culture and decided to embrace it while her sister Mira is reluctant to embrace the American culture.
ReplyDeleteFor the past century many talks and arguments have came up about what makes a person "assimilate" in Amercia. For years people who were born in America look at others from different cultures as outsiders, failing to learn about where they came from, or the things they belive in. American citizens feel as if religion, clothing, or even language can make you stand out as a threat to their cultural traditions.
ReplyDeleteWhat Does It Take to 'Assimilate' in America ?
DeleteIn the article “What it takes to Belong in America” it explains the behind the scenes of immigrants coming to America.Two sisters come to America to better themselves and their lives with a plan they made before migrating.After spending some time here and meeting new people their plans completely changed, even though things changed one sister has adapted to the American culture very easily while the other is still sticking to her Indian roots and having trouble blending in.
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