Essay Homework 1: Vargas & Undocumented Asian American Immigrants


Dr. Sobredo

Class Assignment 1: Writing Skills Evaluation
DUE: In the beginning of class, Tuesday--PRINT TWO (2) copies: one for Prof. & other for your classmate

Read this essay by Jose Antonio Vargas in the New York Times.

Jose Antonio Vargas, “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” (NY Times, 22 June 2011):
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/magazine/my-life-as-an-undocumented-immigrant.html?_r=0

ASSIGNMENT:
1) Write down the main point that Vargas presented. What is his main line of reasoning (argument)?

2) Finally do you agree or disagree with his decision to “come out” in the open regarding his immigration status? Explain why or why not.  

FORMAT: Typed, single-spaced, 300 words minimum –maximum 400 words. Do a WORD COUNT and write the number of words at the bottom of your paper. Type the answers and write in clear and concise sentences with a coherent point of view and line of reasoning.

DUE: In the beginning of class, Tuesday--PRINT TWO (2) copies: one for Prof. & other for your classmate