*Bell Ringer: 45 min work time
on “Pit and Pendulum” or reading/journaling for Books with Friends
*Discuss “Pit and
Pendulum”
*Sensory
Details (post on Blog)
*Begin
“American Dream…American Conflict”
*What is the
American Dream? Answers to questions in your WN
*What is the
American Dream?
*How does The
American Dream differ for different groups of Americans?
*Do all
citizens of the United States have equal opportunity to achieve The American
Dream today? What supports your argument?
*In what ways
has The American Dream changed throughout the existence of America? What has
caused these changes (think of changes in the economy, changes in the social
structure of the country)?
*Is it easier
for Americans today to achieve The American Dream than it was for Americans at
other points in history (ie: during the
Depression)? Why do you
think that?
Homework:
*Homeless: What
is this saying about the American Dream today?
*As you read, mark up connections
to the American Dream, or in general things to talk about
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