https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z Made with a little mischief en-us 2018-04-24 13:33:04 UTC 2024-10-31 15:41:03 UTC hello@padlet.com graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254819266 KWL]]> 2018-04-24 13:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254819266 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254823800 This article explains different perspectives on what it means to be an American. Throughout this article a lot of different people from all backgrounds and cultures expressed there beliefs on this topic. This helped me learn more about that different people have experienced in their lifetime.]]> 2018-04-24 13:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254823800 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254828917 In the image the author portrays a negative perspective on what it means to be an American.  America has the largest number of people who are obese, this is a huge issue.  Being an American means to be aware of this health issue.  If not taken care of it will become an even more dangerous health risk to our nation.]]> 2018-04-24 13:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254828917 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254833656 America is the wealthiest country in the world, it is shocking that around 46.5 million people are still in poverty. This important issue is not getting enough attention from communities but is a huge problem in society today.]]> 2018-04-24 14:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254833656 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254837137 The most common answer among the children that were interviewed is being an American citizen means you are free. This article is really important because it emphasizes how freedom is taken for granted in society today. It is necessary for citizen's to reflect and be thankful for our countries and the opportunities we are given.]]> 2018-04-24 14:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/254837137 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256843414 This article comes from the perspective of illegal immigrants and what it is like to live in their shoes.  Being an illegal immigrant and the struggles they combat are extremely intense and difficult. This article expresses some of the challenges these people have to deal with and what seperates them from anyone else living in the United States.]]> 2018-05-01 13:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256843414 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256847031 In this presentation this young women explains how being an American means being free and to be able to express yourself.   In my opinion, her most important point explained that being an American means it doesn't matter where in the world you came from it matters what you do after.]]> 2018-05-01 13:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256847031 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256847696 This video explains all of the great qualities American citizens possess. Some examples are Americans are generally hard workers and great problem solvers. This video also explains how to be a good American citizen and gives helpful advice directed at everyday people.]]> 2018-05-01 13:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256847696 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256853250 In this video interview each person explained how they each identify themselves as being American but do not always feel that way.  One young women explained how when she is with her friends that is the only time she feel American verses when she is with her extended family she feels Afghan.  Another man explained that having a true American identity is only something you see on TV. ]]> 2018-05-01 13:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256853250 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256855660 This article explains a survey that was taken.  In this survey citizen's were asked questions relating to what it means to be an American.  For example, one of the major questions asked were how democrats and republicans felt about immigration.  It was explained that the most common answer from democrat was that the mixing if different cultures around the globe is a good thing.  While republicans generally answered that new immigrants from the last ten years have just kept there old culture and have not adapted to any American culture and customs.]]> 2018-05-01 14:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/256855660 graceodo7387 https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/259840436 2018-05-11 03:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/graceodo7387/iw6fc0spcv3z/wish/259840436