Let Dreamers Dream

This is a poem I wrote about the values that America cherishes and exemplifies the rights that everyone possesses. No matter how different you may look or the way you act, everyone is given the right to be treated the same and this is why we should truly value the American Creed.

By Steven L. from New Tech High at Coppell in Texas

I am so excited to share my digital story with you today. 

New Tech High at Coppell

Critical Literacies 2017-2018

This is the freshman level blended class of English I taught by Mrs. Bence and Digital Media taught by Mrs. Kat Saucier. We hope you enjoy our learners' multi-modal compositions responding to the various invitations to create.

George Washington Photoshop Mask

This is an image I made to represent our first president, George Washington. With the help of my peers and facilitators, I was able to 'mask' George Washington using the words I believe represent the American Creed.

The Creed of The Past, Present and Future

As we have wrapped up our unit on the American Creed, we wrote an expository essay in which we wrote what the American Creed means to us personally. I wrote that the American Creed encompasses our past, the present, and the future, as well as everything America was meant to be.

The Patriot

My digital story is about the American creed and what it means for Americans.

America Is.....

I wrote this poem to show the good and the bad in America. I wanted to highlight the good things about our country but I also draw awareness to the bad things to encourage people to make a change.

What America Means to Me

I made my digital story to capture how much I appreciate what my country does. I also made it as a tribute to people in the military. My brother was in the army so it was a emotional subject. Because I connected with the topic, I think it made it so much better.

What America is...

America to me is freedom, expression, diversity and equality. I made these words in the shape of an eagle to represent what America means to me.

American Mentor

I chose an image of Oprah to represent the American Creed because she has been a very impactful person on America. The words I used were, Freedom, Equality, Service and Diversity.

Every American's Creed

My photoshop masking image portraits the bald eagle which is the symbol of America.It symbolizes liberty, justice, fraternity, and equality.

Defining "American"

The American Creed: a statement of the values and ideas we consider to be “American.” It is not officially established, but events throughout American history suggest that the creed is very real. But why is the creed important, and what does it say about this country?

Home of the Brave

This is a masking project of an eagle filled with the words Justice, Freedom, Equality, Unity made in Photoshop to show the values the American Creed.

Honest Abe

We had to pick someone from history that represents American Creed. I picked Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln has done so anything for this country so I thought he was an example of American Creed.

Shattered Glass

During our American Creed project, we all made a digital story to represent our personal idea of what the American Creed means to us. I saw the American Creed as a representation of Patriotism, Equality, Unity, and Freedom.

American Creed Essay

With this essay, we were able to explore for ourselves what it means to be an American, which is impactful for every person. When I write I incorporate quotes to find meaning. So I leave you with this: “Life itself is a quotation” - Jorge Luis Borges

Shattered Glass

This is my Digital Story over the American Creed and what it should mean to us.

Soldiers

I recently made a digital story over what makes up the American Creed. I knew I needed to discuss soldiers because without them we wouldn't have the freedom to be Americans.

Martin Luther King Jr. Masking

My masking assignment is over Martin Luther King Jr. I will continue to look up to his bravery. He understood the importance of diversity and freedom for all. This man not only stood up for what he believed in but also made a difference in history.

America's Foundation

To learn about the American Creed, we made a Photoshop masking project. This project has taught me a lot about the land I live in. I chose this image because it symbolizes the foundations of our country.

Darkness

This is the digital story about the American Creed that I created in my critical literacies class. I wanted to show what America was really like in a poetic form. I'm glad I got to create this because I got to express my ideas.

This is what it means to be an American.

An American is only truly the embodiment of America if they are exemplary, like George Washington. America is often said to be the embodiment of freedom, but behind the blinds, there is much more which occurs. All Americans strive to live the American Dream, which is even more than what MLK Jr. d...

Lucy Impacts America

We used Photoshop to create an image of someone we feel impacted America. I chose Lucille Ball because I grew up watching I Love Lucy and knew that the show was a big part of other peoples' childhoods as well as mine.

More responses from Texas

Surprise Me

American Creed Essay

If you wanted to know what it is to be an American, then this is what it is to me.

My American Creed

This is an expository essay about what it feels like to be an American.

Symbols, Rituals, and the American Creed

Traditions and the things we do every day show our American beliefs. However, some that are fortunate enough to live in this land do not recognize their liberties. Our symbols and rituals go farther beyond the flag and the pledge of allegiance.

An American Creed

“Whatever you're going to be, be a good one,” said Abraham Lincoln. America: a growing country with many people. A diverse community with many ethnic groups. Being an American citizen is about serving our community and country in a way that benefits all of us.

Writing Our Future: My American Creed

My piece talks about what it truly means to be an American, and gives proof about what I mean.

A New Day

This is my expository essay about what it means to be an American.

What does it mean to be an American?

To be an American is to have unlimited possibilities, be different and unique, and to unite with your community.

My American Creed

What I think it means to be an American is that no one can tell you what to do with your life. You get to choose what you you want to do or be in life. So, what do you think it means to be an American?

Because of Freedom and Liberty

The United States of America. The country that gave my mother numerous opportunities that were not present in her homeland, and the country that sealed for me the birthright of freedom and liberty.

What Does It Mean to be an American?

This is my take on what it means to be an American.

What it means to be an American

How Americans should and do act. It talks about taking opportunities,following your dreams, and giving everything you do, your all.

Be An American

Being an American is having leadership, honorable, and righteousness. Having the freedom and aspects of living life.

More responses about "equality", "racial justice", "social justice", and "spoken word"

Surprise Me

America Is One

Being an American is understanding and learning from each other.

The Creed of The Past, Present and Future

As we have wrapped up our unit on the American Creed, we wrote an expository essay in which we wrote what the American Creed means to us personally. I wrote that the American Creed encompasses our past, the present, and the future, as well as everything America was meant to be.

My American Creed

This piece of artwork represents some of the different cultures that make up America and how if we stand united together, people in America are one step closer to achieve their version of the American creed.

When I Think of Home

The American Creed is not always as equally attainable as it may seem.

Sydnee's American Creed

This video that I have made is an articulation of my American creed. Throughout this video I have interviewed three family members on my dad's side. American Creed Citation: Ball, Sam, director. American Creed. WTTW and Citizen Film, 2018.

A Divided America

America is divided but an American Creed is something to help unify us.

Rights And Freedoms Make Us Equal

Rights and Freedoms that are given to Americans are very important. We should not judge one other based on looks or physical characteristics.

This Is America: The Divided States

My essay evaluates the biggest division in America black vs white. The dispute has been going on for the longest and even though slavery has been "abolished" and all men and women are "equal", somehow we still find ourselves fighting for freedom and justice. We've yet to prevail.

What America is...

America to me is freedom, expression, diversity and equality. I made these words in the shape of an eagle to represent what America means to me.

This is America

Everyone is excited to become an American Citizen but what are we really signing up

Shattered Glass

This is my Digital Story over the American Creed and what it should mean to us.

What Rights Do We Have As Americans?

The rights of most people living in the US weren’t fully honored as much as the Constitution said it would. One right that is not fully honored is the right of having equality in this country. Till this day many African-Americans still suffer from racism.

Shattered Glass

During our American Creed project, we all made a digital story to represent our personal idea of what the American Creed means to us. I saw the American Creed as a representation of Patriotism, Equality, Unity, and Freedom.

'Murican Creed

The issue of Immigration

What Does it Mean to Be an American?

What it means to be an American to me.

Compassion Connects People

Sometimes the best way to discover a person's American creed is through the way they help their community and relate with the people in need around them.

Being An LGBT American

This is about the growth of being a member of the LGBT community in America in 2018.

My American Creed

Equality?

What America Means to Me

I made my digital story to capture how much I appreciate what my country does. I also made it as a tribute to people in the military. My brother was in the army so it was a emotional subject. Because I connected with the topic, I think it made it so much better.

Quality of Equality

A short poem about how I feel about intolerance in America.

My American Creed

My Google Slide presentation is about how America is defined by our diversity, equality, and opportunity.

Treat Others How They ALL Deserve

This letter encourages others to treat others with equality and to realize that everyone is in fact, human.

Just world

This piece is about the American dream of equal opportunity. This work is specifically focused on the just world hypothesis and how it leads to the misconception that is the American dream.

American Creed

What it means to be an American as a multiracial individual.

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