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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

Shattered Glass

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Patriot

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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American Creed

My essay is about what it means about being 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.

What it Means to be an American

This is a paper on what it means to be an American.

American Creed Essay

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

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.

My American Creed

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

What It Means to be an American

This is my expository essay about being an American.

American Creed Essay

I will be explaining what it means to be an American.

American creed essay

This is what it means to me to be an American:

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.

What It Means to be an American

What it means to be an American and what rights and privilages you get.

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.

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American Creed by Austin Tremblay

For almost as long as the United States has existed, the American flag has stood as a symbol of the values that its people hold dear. Of these, patriotism, freedom, and opportunity stand out the most to me.

American Evolution

Our final paper for Senior year (2018), my thoughts on how to improve or somewhat improve the conditions of American lives, by increasing communication.

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.

My American Creed

My essay is about my life and what me and my family think about what makes us American. I told about what my family thinks about my American Creed.

My American Creed

Freedom of Individuality leads to united success.

This is America

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

How Does A Military Lifestyle Affect Someone's American Creed?

American creed has many different meanings depending on the person. To any ordinary person this could mean everyday life, but to an active military personnel, it means, "equality, working hard, and accepting everyone for who they are." What's your American Creed?

When I Think of Home

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

My American Creed

My American Creed centers around the idea of individual freedoms. Everyone should have the right and opportunity to pursue their dreams. No person should ever feel unimportant in this world. We should all feel like our chance is waiting for us to achieve our American Dream.

Americanism and Individuality

Americans gather with like-minded people, but respect the opinions of others

America's Pit Stop

This poem is about the history of America and the many stops that America has made to get where it is and where it's going.

American Creed

For my project I drew an American flag and drew the symbols that I believe America stands for: freedom, faith, peace, outgoing, strength, equality, competitive, diversity, justice, and love. America to me is strength and freedom. What does America mean to you?

American Creed

My poem is about how America is full of opportunity and you don’t have to agree with everyone. How you have the same chance to accomplish your dream as everyone else, as long as you put in work. Where you can have your own opinion and practice your own religion. key: opportunity

Ways American's Express the American Creed

Throughout the essay, I explain the words, symbols, and rituals that Americans use to express what it means to be an American.

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.

The American Creed: What is Your Idea of the American Creed?

This piece encompasses the American Creed by explaining the ideals set down through the history of America and, using the American Creed, applies them to the people of this nation.

America Our World

As an American, I believe we all have the right to freedom. No matter if you're privileged, low class, etc. Freedom belongs to everyone and that's why I wrote this argument to help others see my point of view as a young American.

Plan of Success

This piece is about how I view America. My focus might be different from others.

The American Dream

What our group talked about was what it meant to be an American. We talked about our personal experiences, past history, and we also had to reflect off of what one another said.

United Women of America

Ever wonder what challenges women face in America? How about minority women? In this website I will do an analysis of the beliefs of six very different women and sum up their personal experiences and in short essay.

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.

Understanding the American Creed

Four people from the interview are compared in order to understand their ideals that are present in the American Creed.

Infinite Opportunities

My op-ed piece on the freedoms and opportunities we get to have by being Americans

The American's dream

My American Creed is that Americans have had the opportunities to work hard to take advantage of the markets and systems in America so that they can achieve their life goals and dreams and do what they love.

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