Objective What is your definition of the American dream Give examples of what this means to you quickwrite Does the American Dream mean the same thing to everyone How was your definition similar to your partners To the rest of class Was there anything that was different or uniqu ID: 639742
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The
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Today we are going to look at the idea of the American Dream. By the time you leave today you should be able to define what the American Dream is for most people, how the dream has changed through the decades, and be able to state what happens to the American Dream in a recession.
ObjectiveSlide3
: “What is your definition of the American dream?
Give examples of what this means to you.
quickwriteSlide4
Does the American Dream mean the same thing to everyone? How was your definition similar to your partner’s? To the rest of class? Was there anything that was different or unique about your definition from your partner? From class?
- In your opinion – do you think that most people achieve their American Dream? Explain/Discuss
Share- Discuss with your partner what you wrote
THEN with the class DiscussSlide5
As you watch the video on the American Dream complete the worksheet
Watch the
Video -
Click HereSlide6
“What Happens to the American Dream in a Recession?”
Before we read predict what YOU think happens –Discuss with your partner and then with class
PredictSlide7
Read “What Happens to the American Dream in a Recession?” As you read annotate using the guide on the next slide
Read the articleSlide8
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1 [Bracket]
Green
the author’s claim and/or the main
ideas – You
can use highlighters for color coding OR use the symbols – bracket, underline etc.
USE THE MARGIN SPACE TO DO THE THINGS LISTED BELOW!
In
your own words, summarize the claim and/or the main ideas.
#2
Underline
Blueevidence or examples that support the author's claim and/or the main ideas Note how the evidence/examples support the claim or main ideas. #3 Question Mark? Pinkfor text that is confusing or puzzling Write specific questions to which you would like answers. AND BOX challenging words that you need to look up and define Circle any key or academic vocabulary words#4 Star ★ Yellowfor other relevant information (not underlined or in brackets)Ideas for Margin Notes: Clarify with your own insight into the meaning of the text.Connect to the text with relevant examples from your life or the world.Respond with your own comments (personal and/or analytical). Slide9
In a well written paragraph –
Consider your quick write, the video worksheet, and your notes on the article – Use specific examples to support your ideas!
Discuss the American Dream. How has it changed and/or stayed the same over time? What factors have changed or could change people’s ideas about the American Dream? Based on what you have learned today and personal experience can the American Dream be achieved? Explain
Respond to the Article