Give examples of discrimination, difficulties, and persecution that Adama and her family experienced in the documentary film
Religion Reflection
CHDV 3210 Torres
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the documentary “ America Reframed – Adama”. The video link is on our Canvas course page under the “Week 2” module.
2. Write a four-paragraph written reflection addressing the points in the prompt below.
POINTS: This assignment is worth 30 points total: 5 points for the draft; 25 for the final submission. Students will be graded on the criteria described in the attached grading rubric.
WRITING PROMPT
In a 4 -paragraph response, students will address the following:
Paragraph 1: Describe the experience of Adama and her family from 2005-2007.
a. Describe key aspects of Adama and her family’s experience (must cite the film!)
b. Give examples of discrimination, difficulties, and persecution that Adama and her family experienced in the documentary film (must cite the film!)
Paragraph 2: How is the experience of Adama and her family (2005-2007), similar to what is currently going on in the U.S. regarding the detainment of undocumented immigrants or refugees seeking asylum?
a. Describe the current detainment of undocumented immigrants or refugees seeking asylum in the U.S. Give examples from current events (must cite 1 outside source)!
b. Draw parallels between Adama’s experience and the current experience of undocumented immigrants/refugees. What is similar? (use citations!)
Paragraph 3: Identify ONE form of capital from the Community Cultural Wealth Model that Adama exhibits, and explain how Adama and her family benefit from this form of capital.
a. Pick 1 form of capital to discuss. Define the capital observed (cite Yosso article!)
b. Describe example(s) of the capital that Adama exhibited. Give specific example(s)!
c. How does Adama’s capital benefit (help) her ? Give specific example and explanation of the benefit for the form of capital you selected.
d. How does Adama’s capital benefit (help) her family ? Give specific example and explanation of the benefit for the form of capital you selected.
