Writing Prompts - Roman Mitelman

Prompt 1

Please watch the video of Roman Mitelman as he discusses several central ideas. Determine one central idea from the video and write an essay that both summarizes and analyzes how that central idea is developed over the course of the video, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details. Cite strong and thorough evidence from the video to support your analysis.

Prompt 2

Write an essay comparing and contrasting the experiences of Roman Mitelman and John Herzfeld who were both refugees. Analyze the similarities and differences between their stories. Draw evidence from the films and transcripts to support your information and be sure to cite strong and thorough evidence from both sources to support your argument.