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.

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.

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.

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.

Shattered Glass

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Patriot

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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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?

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.

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.

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.

Shattered Glass

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

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.

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.

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 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 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

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 Patriot

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

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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.

American Creed Essay

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

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...

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.

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.

Shattered Glass

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

Fresh Start

The process of the digital story was very eye-opening. Along the way, I’ve learned so much about myself. I found all of this out by researching. I have discovered things my family didn’t even know until now!

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.

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?

I wrote this essay about what it means to be an American? I responded to this question. I had two examples that I have talked about. They are freedom, individual rights, and communication. I explained about these three words in this essay.

What Does it Mean to Be an American?

What it means to be an American to me.

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.

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The Freedom to Pursue

American creed is the freedom to pursue what you would like.

The "United" States of America

This essay is about the lack of connection between today's American people and their country. I touch on the lack of sense of community that we have today, the struggles we face as Americans, and the mistrust and lack of power that people often feel when they think of government.

Elements of an American identity

Out of the document, I focused on Condoleeza Rice, David M. Kennedy, and Joe Maddon who shared their understandment of the American creed.

My American Creed

Education is full of opportunities, if we don't take advantage of them we're simply just letting them go by.

My American Creed

This is a description of my American Creed.

Demonstrating Your American Creed By Doing Your American Deed

My Op-Ed is about ways you are able to show what your American Creed is through different forms of actions.

Broken America

This is a poem that brings all my ideas about mass incarceration, the issues towards felonies' rights ,and the impact this has on the American dream in one piece of writing. I have also added an illustration I drew to further push these ideas.

Emma's American Creed

I believe that the American Creed comes from the opportunity Americans are provided with to choose your own future. For example, when Americans graduate high school, they have the choice to go to college or not, and if they go to college then they can choose what line of work the

Living in America

In the wake of recent political turmoil in the US, including the 2016 election and movement for gun reform, I wrote this song in attempt to address the loss of respect within national discussions. For it is respect that is fundamental to bringing together such a diverse nation.

What America could use

A few things America could use to make the country a better place overall.

Improving Respect

In America today, respect is not found as commonly as it should be. Watch the video to understand more!

The American Creed

A poem about the American Creed

American Creed

America is a country that has been a home to many different cultures and heritages. Many immigrants have chosen America because of the freedoms and opportunities to have a family and start a new life here.

My American Creed

My American creed is doing whatever you want no matter what language you speak, what race you are, or even what country you came from. I also think that my American creed is freedom for everyone.

My American Creed

These poems show how my community, family, and family origins strengthen my 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.

America, My Home

This essay is about what American creed means to me.

American Creed

This is about the film American Creed.

American Creed Essay

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

This Is America

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. But is it truly?

My Amercian Creed

My Amercian Creed poster tells about how I fell as an Amercian. I feel free because I have an opportunity. Family because I have alot of family. Flag because we pledage to the flag everyday at school. This is what My Amercian Creed poster stands for.

What Is My American Creed?

Hi this is my presentation on my American Creed in this presentation I go over what my American Creed is.

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.

Diversity in America

Our project is showing how people of different races make America and how America is made up of all different and unique people. Black and white people are different in color but they are no different in worth.

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