Friday, December 18, 2015

Friday, Dec. 18 Agenda

*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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