Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
EQ: Analyze whether or not the American Dream is real.
Starter:
Review your notes and questions.Make sure that you have evidence to support your stance and higher order thinking questions.
Vocabulary: Word:American Dream Part of Speech: NounDictionary Definition: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual Your Definition: Activity: Fill in the sentence.I am analyzing my identity as a ___________ because ____________.
Activity
1. American Dream Socratic Seminar
Is the American Dream Real- John Green
Topic:Evaluate the current status of the American Dream.Draw conclusions as to whether it is dead or alive.
Resources Not DeadCNBCStill Alive, But Unrecognized
Dead7 Facts that Prove it is DeadThe American Dream is Dead
Multiple Article ResourceNYTimes
PodcastFreakonomics
Closure: Reflect on the quality of the seminar.What were the most successful and frustrating parts of the discussion?Explain whether or not your opinion has shifted.
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