Go Back To Where You Came From Canada By Michael Fraiman Summary

The Impact of Writing Traits in the Article “The long history of ‘go back to where you came from’ in Canada” Canada’s history is not as innocent as many of its residents may think. Michael Fraiman’s editorial titled “The long history of ‘go back to where you came from’ in Canada” sheds some light on the darker side of Canada’s past, adopting a story-like narrative as Fraiman describes the racism that has existed over time. The impact of the article is partially owed to Fraiman’s use of the 6+1 writing traits, specifically ideas, organization, and voice. Fraimans ideas are well articulated and revolve around Canada’s uncomfortable and shameful history of racist actions, sentiments and beliefs. Fraiman argues that although most Canadians may

Overall, Fraiman successfully uses the ideas writing trait to promote reflection in his audience. The article is organized in a way that makes it a unique and interesting read, and is written in a chronological sequence. Fraiman starts with a hook intended to catch the reader's attention, then moves into the more relatable present, where a recent tweet by Donald Trump caused a stir because of the phrase “go back from where they came”, and Justin Trudeau’s assertion to the post, “...That’s not how we do things in Canada” (64). However, Fraiman contradicts this statement with statistics and events explaining that maybe Canadians aren't as accepting of immigrants as many seem to believe. Furthermore, Fraiman creates a connection between all of the events, weaving the aforementioned phrase throughout the whole of his article to punctuate the overt acts of racism. Ultimately, the use of organization helps open the reader’s eyes to past events that have shaped Canada's society, and pulls the article together in a way readers can