My American Creed

What does being a american means to me..

By Thomas C. from Crownover in Texas

Being an american means living your dream in a unique life from others and that you have freedom. “You know that being an American is more than a matter of where your parents came from. It is a belief that all men are created free and equal and that everyone deserves an even break” by Harry S. Truman.

Living your dream in a unique life from others. The definition of dream is contemplate the possibility of doing something. By having lots of opportunities, there is always a path for your dream and the path which you choose depends on the dream you have. 

The definition of freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. By having the right to speak, you're not ruled by a another human. 

In conclusion, we know that being an american means living your dream in a unique life from others. We have that freedom. If you’re a U.S. citizen, it doesn’t matter. If your race is different from others, you should be proud of it. It makes you unique.     

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Crownover Writers

Students are sharing expository essays responding to the prompt: What Does It Mean to Be an American?

What It Means to be an American

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

American Creed Essay

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

My American Creed

What does it mean to be an American? It means having freedom but abiding with the responsibility that comes with it.

What Does it Mean to Be an American?

What it means to be an American to me.

American creed essay

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

American Creed

My piece is about what it means to be an American.

What It Means to be an American

This is my expository essay about being an American.

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.

American Creed

My thoughts on being an American.

American Creed Essay

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

My American Creed

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

My American Creed

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

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?

What is an American?

Being an american is helping each other, being a family, and being a strong country together. What do you think is an American?

A New Day

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

My American Creed

This is what I think being an American is...

American Creed

My essay is about what it means about being an American.

What it Means to be an American

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

My American Creed

This is what being an American means to me.

What Does It Mean To Be An American

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

Be An American

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

Being An American

This essay is about how the life of an American is good and bad.

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.

American Creed Essay

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

What Does It Mean to be an American?

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

American Creed

I will explain 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.

Writing our Future: My American Creed

My paper talks about the freedoms you have being an American and how you are different from other people.

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.

More responses from Texas

Surprise Me

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

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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.

American Creed in the Bible Belt Circa 1980's

After viewing American Creed video with a group of educators, I participated in a Socratic Seminar to discuss the themes and ideas expressed in the documentary. The discussion prompted an experience that I had forgotten. An experience I didn't want to remember.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

More responses about "america", "american", "creed", "dream", and "freedom"

Surprise Me

American Creed

My essay was about the perspectives of being an American from the eyes of Terrence Davenport. His views on struggle and unity, in my essay I write about how hearing his perspective on what it means to be American, and how it affected my views on struggle, ingenuity, and unity.

Immigration and its Effects on the American Dream

As the daughter of immigrants I have been able to see and get a second-hand experience of how their hardships and battle scars have affected their political and social views. Find out how immigration affects one´s views of the American Dream.

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Remembering Our Creed

This piece was written to remind us of the symbols that represent our American Creed.

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My American Belief

In my essay I talk about the deeply rooted lie in American Culture, 'Rags to Riches' and include my personal opinions as well as my own 'American Belief'.

My American Creed ~The Flag~

My American Creed is based on how I feel about the United States flag and how I feel about people mistreating it. I talk about how important it is and what it is used for. The flag means a lot and I'm here to tell you why.

Origins of my American Creed

This piece is about my American Creed and how it was instilled in me.

Dear Americans

my letter to Americans on why we should be grateful.

American Creed

A poem about "The Man". It describes the invisible figure(s) that run the country that, ultimately, are the only ones who truly benefit from our current system.

Past to Present

My piece is a response to the second invitation, "How does your family & community history connect to your American creed?" After research and deep self-reflection, I have determined what my own American Creed is. It revolves around American principles and my family.

American Creed

This Article is about the American Creed and our problems in America.

How Do You Express Your American Creed?

My text is about how my family and I have expressed our American creeds together. It talks about what it is and means to be an American and the rights that you are given.

Canadian/American Dream

An interview with my Grandfather who grew up in Italy during World War II, and moved to Canada when he was 18 to live the "American Dream", but in Canada, and his views on how the Ideals and Creeds of western nations have changed since he came over.

What Does It Mean to be an American?

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

American Creed

The importance of small town events and impacting others.

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For my American creed project I wrote a poem. My poem answers the question “What is your American creed?” My poem explains my American creed and it describes how I feel using three of my keywords. My keywords are tragedy, optimism, and home.

The Allfather effect

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poem

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MY AMERICAN SACRIFICE

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The American Creed

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American Creed

My piece is about what it means to be an American.

The American Dream

My essay is about the modernized idea of the american dream, and how it applies to the current American people and their everyday lives.

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