Global Citizenship Writing Project

Name:__________________

Global Citizenship Writing Project

Due Date: Monday, March 15^th

Globalization is the ongoing process of world cultures and economies becoming integrated. In all of the stories from this unit, we have met characters living in a foreign country, America. 

There are two parts to this writing project:  (1) you must choose one character to analyze as a global citizen; (2) then, you must compare yourself to this character and their situation with some creative writing.

The White Umbrella - China
Narrator, Mother, Mona

When Father Came Home for Lunch - Japan
Father, Mother, Child Observer

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave - Africa
Frederick Douglass

we shook the bridge - Haiti
Ray LaForest (Narrator)

1) Choose one character to analyze their global citizenship. 
- Explain why they came to America.
- Explain the cultural challenges they face by living in a foreign country (rules, beliefs, and values that they must adapt to).
- Explain their lifestyle as foreign people in America.
- Research one aspect of their country’s culture that is different from American culture.

2) Imagine that you are in the same position as the character you chose.  Write a creative piece where you explore your experience as a foreigner in their country under the same conditions. 


Writing Project is due this Monday, March 15th. 
                            (Hand in hardcopy or share with me on googledocs at zellerenglish@gmail.com)

*Extra credit for showing me a draft by Friday.