Essay 2: I Was Their American Dream (IWTAD) Synthesis Essay* (150 pts.)
For this essay, you will synthesize a point from the range of sources we have analyzed and make a point of your own about the ANNHPI experience in the U.S.
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Essay Prompt: What are the unique experiences and challenges of being Asian American in the United States, and how do cultural identity, heritage, and societal perceptions shape the lives of individuals within this community? |
* A synthesis paper pulls together various sources to make a point. It is an intentionally broad topic so that you can go in a direction that feels most accurate to you.
Essay Objectives
In writing this essay, you will practice the following:
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participating in the steps of the writing process
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summarizing and responding to what you have read
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extracting information from readings
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accurately discussing the ideas and/or presenting information from the reading
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accurately attributing ideas and/or quotations from the reading
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engaging in meaningful analysis
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engaging in Peer Response
Paper Outcome:
Demonstrate your ability to write a developed, organized essay for an audience who has read the book and expertly integrate quotes to support your point.