HTY 110HA Critical Thinking Essay

HTY 110HA Critical Thinking Essay

First, follow the links to read the articles below; you will need your Saint Leo portal logon information.

CO Researcher Report, "Immigration ," 2013 http://library.cqpress.com.ezproxy.saintleo.edu/cqresearcher/document.php?id=cgr ht immigrati on 2013&type=hitlist&num=2# .UIL25FOGokg.email

'The American Dream?" by: Barbara D. Krasner.; Cobblestone , May/Jun2013 , Vol. 34 Issue 5, p. 36, 4p.

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Then you will write and submit a 2-3-page essay (double-spaced, 12-point font) in MLA format addressing the following:

Should there be a legal path to citizenship for the undocumented children of illegal immigrants? Why or why not? If you were charged with proposing a solution to this dilemma, what do you think would be the best and most fair way to address this problem? Be sure to provide a detailed step by-step proposal. How does your proposal relate to the Saint Leo core values of community and personal development?

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See the rubric on the next page for grading criteria.

Rubric for Critical Thinking Essay "Citizenship"

Levels correspond roughly to letter grades. 4 = A

3 = 8

2 = C or high D 1 = Low D or F

Level Criteria

4 • Sophisticated thought process - Excellent evidence of critical thinking skills.

• Persuasive analysis of the topic, addressing all parts of the topic; analysis demonstrates thorough understanding of all sides of a question.

• Outstanding grasp of general historical issues raised by topic.

• Numerous, effective, relevant, and specific examples.

• Extremely well organized.

• Well written in appropriate standard English; few grammatical errors or colloquialisms .

3 • Good thought process - some evidence of critical thinking skills

• Good analysis of the topic, addressing most parts of the topic; analysis demonstrates understanding of all sides of a question, though may be unevenly developed.

• Good grasp of general historical issues raised by topic.

• Several specific examples.

• Well organized.

• Clearly written in appropriate standard English; some grammatical errors or colloquialisms.

2 • Thought process not entirely clear - little evidence of critical thinking skills

• Analysis of the topic, addressing most parts of the topic; analysis adequate but unevenly developed.

• Some grasp of general historical issues raised by topic, though some significant issues may be omitted.

• Some specific examples but some clearly relevant examples omitted.

• Organization may be somewhat unclear.

• Understandable, but contains several grammatical errors or colloquialisms.

• No discernible thought process or serious misunderstanding of the topic - no evidence of critical thinking skills .

• Descriptive rather than analytical; marginally related to the topic ; significant logical gaps.

• Little grasp of general historical issues raised by topic.

• Few and/or irrelevant specific examples.

• Poorly organized .

• Consistent pattern of grammatical errors and/or inappropriate colloquialisms.

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The American Dream?

Authors: Krasner, Barbara D.

Source: Cobblestone , May/Jun2013, Vol. 34 Issue 5, p36 Document Type: Article

Subjects: ILLEGAL aliens -- United States -- Legal status, laws, etc.

IMMIGRATION reform

OBAMA, Barack, 1961- -- Political & social views

Abstract: The article discusses illegal immigration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and American President Barack Obama's push for immigration reform as of May 2013, focusing on an analysis of the social and legal conditions of the nearly 11 million illegal aliens who are residing in the U.S.

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The American Dream?

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After the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, the federal government put tough controls in place to secure the nation's borders. It established the Department of Homeland

Security. Within this department , U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for safeguarding our international borders.

On a typical day, about 21,000 U.S. border control agents process nearly 100,000 people. They monitor 7,000 miles of land and 2,000 miles of coastal waters at 329 ports of entry. Border control agents work to keep the borders safe while also overseeing lawful international trade and travel.

They also prevent about 1,000 people from entering the country illegally every day. Yet some people still get through, and those numbers are adding up. Nearly 11 million immigrants in America today have come here illegally. That means they are living in the United States without the proper documentation and inspection. As illegal or undocumented people, they risk deportation if they are caught. Deportation is an order to leave the United States and return to one's country of origin.

The big question now is: What happens to the people already in America, who have entered illegally but who have been living here as law-abiding people for years? Many of the adults among them have helped the U.S. economy by working hard in low-paying jobs . Some have paid taxes and contributed to Social Security benefits. Their children have known no other country and think of themselves as Americans .

Should they be allowed to stay?

Or should they be returned to their countries of origin?

Is there a middle ground?

In June 2012, President Barack Obama rallied for immigration reform and supported a proposal that would help young people who were brought to America illegally by their parents. To qualify, a person has to have been in the country for at least five consecutive years and be willing to go to college or serve in the military. Illegal immigrants who arrived when they were older than 16 and criminals do not qualify. Nearly 2 million people under the age of 31 could qualify under this act and realize their dreams of studying, working, and staying in America. If all goes well, each might reach the hope of one day becoming a U.S. citizen.

This idea, called the DREAM Act, has been floating around Congress for more than 10 years without any resolution. There are many viewpoints to consider.

Imagine you're in a room of spokespeople for and against the DREAM Act. Each speaker comes to the front of the room to state his or her opinion. Listen carefully.

Your Turn

You've heard the arguments for both sides. Many factors must be considered, including homeland security, a successful economy, and giving opportunity to people who were brought into America as children who had no knowledge of legal or illegal entry.

Join the nationwide debate. Let us know what you think. Send your views about the DREAM Act and how the United States should handle illegal immigrants to: To Dream or Not to Dream, COBBLESTONE , 30 Grove Street, Peterborough, NH 03458. We'll share some of your responses in an upcoming issue.

PRO

For the DREAM Act

Douglas, from Guatemala: I came to this country when I was 13 with my parents. They came to find better opportunities. With this act, I can get a better-paying job and attend college. I won't have to worry about deportation. I'll truly feel like an American.

Brenda, from Mexico: We came here when I was five. My parents had no way to support our family in Mexico. There were no jobs . I have no memories of Mexico. I want to go to college, maybe even become a nurse. But without documents, I cannot get financial aid to help me pay for my education.

Hugo, from Argentina : I hate waking up each morning thinking it could be my last day in America. I feel like I am an American, but the government sees me as an "alien." I speak only English and I've never broken any laws!

Cinthia, from Haiti: I was an honor roll student in high school and dream about becoming a doctor. I can use the money I earn from a steady job to help pay for college. I'm willing to work hard for what I want. My parents taught me that.

Jose, prize-winning journalist, from the Philippines: In order to stay in this country, I had to forge more documents than I can count. I used a friend's address to get a driver's license. I never know if or when I will get caught.

Presidential candidate: The young people we are trying to help consider the United States their home. They view themselves as Americans . We need to find a way to address this issue on a national level.

Newspaper columnist: These immigrants are badly needed for our economy and our military service. And, if we force them back to the countries they came from, we are simply telling them we don't care. Is that the message we want the world to hear?

CON

Against the DREAM Act

Border official: Like any other immigrants, these people should have to pass a standard

U.S. citizenship examination.

Enforcement agent: I would normally take an illegal immigrant into custody for a violation such as driving without a license. Now I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.

Congressman : The act breaks a promise to the American people. Nearly 2 million people, who arrived here w ithout any documentation , can take spaces in colleges and jobs away from U.S. citizens.

Presidential candidate : What we really need is a high-technology border fence so we don't have illegal immigrants in the first place.

Capitol Hill correspondent: Passage of this act will encourage even more illegal immigration. We should close the borders now and enforce a more aggressive anti-immigration policy.

Newspaper columnist: Fake IDs and driver's licenses are a way to break into American society. We open ourselves up to threats like increased terrorism if we don't enforce strict restrictions on illegal immigration.

Immigration attorney : I want to help families enter the United States, but they often have to wait a long time before our quota system allows them in. Why should we reward those who enter illegally? That disrespects clients like mine who are following our laws.

When you look carefully at this 1903 editorial cartoon and then read the pros and cons listed in this article, it seems like similar issues about immigration are raised by different generations .

History really does repeat itself.

For some recent immigrants, the United States is the only country they know because they came here as young children with their parents. But their lack of documentation has left them in a difficult predicament. Rallies to influence immigration policy have taken place in major cities across the nation.

By Barbara D. Krasner

Barbara D. Krasner is a freelance writer in New Jersey and a frequent contributor to COBBLESTONE . She often writes about immigration.

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