CITIZENSHIP PROJECT

CITIZENSHIP PROJECT

Directions
PART ONE: MINI-RESEARCH PAPER (2-3 PGS): Discuss the process of becoming a US citizen and the conflicts concerning legal and illegal immigration in America today. (INCLUDE CITATIONS)

•   What does it mean to be a U.S citizen? What are your rights? Responsibilities?
  
•   How can you become a US citizen? What is the process? Benefits?
•   What are some issues with citizenship and immigration in America
  today? 
                                                                                                                                PART TWO: INTERVIEW: You must conduct an interview with a friend, family member, teacher, neighbor, etc. about citizenship. You must include at least 5-7 Questions and Answers.

•   How did they become a citizen?
  
•   What do they value about their citizenship?
•   How do they feel about how U.S citizens are being discussed in
  politics today?
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• PART THREE: OPINION AND CONCLUSION: Write 2 page opinion piece and reflection about citizenship
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•   How does Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslim challenge America’s values? (Required response**)
  
•   After completing this unit, how has your perspective on citizenship changed?
  
•   What are your final thoughts about citizenship?
•   How can you be a better citizen in your community, school, and
  country?
  Suggested Resources
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• PART THREE: WORKS CITED PAGE – MLA FORMAT

•   http://immigration.about.com/
  
•   http://www.uscis.gov/
  
•   http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/citizen-usa-a-50-state-road-trip/
  
•   http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/guest-column-trump-ban-
  muslims-wrong-article-1.2459376