Complete a writing assignment that expresses or explains what being an American means to you and how America and its core values have influenced your life. You may write about your individual American experience, the experience of your family, or the experience of the group from which you derive your cultural heritage and identity. You may choose to write a poem, a short story, an article, or a memoir.
Poem: at least 15 lines
Short Story: 2-4 pages (700-1,300 words)
Article: 2-4 pages (700-1,300 words)
Memoir: 2-4 pages (700-1,300 words)