Instruction
E4-Child Labor or Illegal Immigration-
You should do this assignment after reading online the "Live Free and Starve," and "Supporting
Family Values".
You are required to have in-text and end of text citations (Word Cited) from the readings and
video clips or from your own research. You need to cite at least three sources in your essay.
Length: 1200-1500 words
Choose one of the following topics:
Write an essay in which you present your view on an aspect of US immigration policy or
practice that you have strong opinions about—for example, amnesty for illegal immigrants,
treatment of asylum seekers, education of children of Illegal Immigrants or illegal
immigrants who are minors, border control, or restrictions on immigration. Do some
research to support your position and also to explore opposing views so that you answer
them sparely and fairly (BBR, p. 457-Suggestions for Writing #2). (Sources: “Supporting
Family Values,” and additional reading materials and videos clips)
Write an essay in which you (a) present your view on any aspect of child labor or (b)
response to Divakaruni’s argument against legislation that bans goods produced by forced or
indentured child laborers. Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why? (BBR, p. 374)
(Sources: “Live Free and Starve,” and additional reading materials and videos clips)