Part 1
Answer the following questions in two complete sentences each. (Each question is worth two points)

Explain the term "melting pot" and how it applies to American culture.

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Explain the term "nation of immigrants," including why the term may be somewhat misleading.

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Part 2
Immigration Opinion Essay

Submit your opinion essay. You may type or cut and paste your paper into the space below. (Each question is worth 100 points)

Find two articles about immigration. Use the articles and the information in this lesson to write an opinion essay on one of the following statements:
The U.S. should place more restrictions on immigration (include in your discussion an assessment of at least two of the bills being discussed in Congress)
Religion, ethnicity, and national origin should be used to determine whether immigrants are security risks (include in your discussion some history of discriminatory immigration laws)
You will be graded according to the following criteria:
Essay Grading Criteria Explanation Points Value Proper length The proper length is a standard 5 paragraph essay, no longer than three pages, and double-spaced. 10 Thesis statement A thesis statement is the main point of the paper. A good thesis statement expresses the author's opinion in one sentence. In a standard five paragraph essay, a thesis statement is usually the last sentence in the introductory paragraph. 20 Supporting paragraphs Each supporting paragraph has a clear topic sentence that supports the opinion expressed in the thesis. 30 Conclusion The conclusion restates the original thesis in different words and summarizes the points discussed in the essay. 10 Grammar and Spelling The essay is free from grammatical and spelling errors. 10 Citations The essay correctly cites at least two sources, preferably newspaper or magazine articles.
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