Coming to America Essay - Carl Schurz High School



Coming to America Essay

We have read about the experiences of immigrants coming to the United States. Now, I would like you to share your family’s story on how they migrated into the US. If your family doesn’t know how they got to the United States, then please write about how they ended up in Chicago. Please follow the following guidelines for each paragraph.

Paragraph 1: Introduction

• 1st sentence attention grabber

• Description your family in the United States.

• Explain what you and your family hope to accomplish in the US.

Paragraph 2,3, and 4: Body of the Paper

• Describe why your family wanted or had to come to the US/Chicago

• Give a detailed description of their journey to the US

• Detail any hardships or challenges they face(d)

• Explain about how they settled into the American life

• List any accomplishments they earned while here

• Mention how family/friends have helped them in the US

• Write about any advantages of being here rather than their former country

• Touch on how they missed their former country

• Include at least one simile and quotation within the body

Paragraph 5: Conclusion

• Elaborate on your family’s experience with the American Dream.

• Reiterate (go over) the main points from the body of your paper.

• Highlight the opportunities that you now have in the United States.

*I understand that many immigrant experiences may be considered illegal. However, you have my word that your paper will never hamper (hurt) you or your family. All papers will be read confidentially, and no information will ever be shared.

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