American Dream

January 10, 2018

Standard

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

E.Q: What is your dream?

Starter: 

What is your opinion of the American Dream?

Respond in 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary: 

Word:American Dream 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.

(one of many)

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find image that you associate with the American Dream.

Activity

1.  Presentations

Individually, state your name and explain your shirt design to the class.

2.  Google Folder Set Up

In your Google Drive, create a folder labeled Eng. III.

Then, create subfolders labeled:

Starters

Closures

Free Writes

Assignments

Vocabulary

You will complete 90% of your work within these folders.

Make sure that you share the entire folder with me at:

kregan.lec@lee.k12.nc.us

3.  Class Contract

Brainstorm at your table what a great classroom looks, sounds, and feels like.

We will use your ideas to collaboratively create a class contract for the semester.

4.  Big Idea:  The American Dream

What is the American Dream?

American Oxygen- Rihanna

Lyrics

Discussion

How do we define the American dream?

Argue whether or not that idea is still alive today?

Compare and contrast the ideas between the two videos.

5.  Writing Assignment

  Your Dream

This is your first real piece of writing that will demonstrate your skills as a writer.
In your assignment folder, create a document labeled your dream.
In a half page essay, explain what your dream is.
Consider what your goals and dreams are, and explain what you believe is your American Dream.

Closure:

How does your dream reflect ideas in the song and video?