American Dream Philosophical Chairs

October 16, 2015

E.Q: Evaluate whether or not the American Dream is still a reality.

Obj: I can evaluate whether or not the American Dream is achievable. 

I can draw conclusions based on a text and articulate my opinion to my peers.

Starter:

Free Write Friday

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Vocabulary:

Literary Term: 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

James Truslow Adam's Definition: that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately, and too many of us ourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position

Your Definition:
Activity: Give an example of the American Dream.

Activity:

1.  Gallery Walk

Please take out your realism final projects.

You will get several minutes to review the products that your classmates created. 

Look for examples that help further your understanding.

2.  Philosophical Chairs

Based on our upcoming big idea our topic is about the American Dream.

Watch the John Green YouTube video and...

Determine whether or not the American Dream is still achievable.

Topic:

The American Dream is still accurate and achievable. 

 Closure:

Philosophical Chairs Reflection

1.  What was the most frustrating part of today's discussion?

2.  What was the most successful part?

3.  What statements led you to change your seat or to remain sitting in your original position?

4.  What conclusions can you draw about how you form your beliefs based on today's discussion?

5.  What would you change about your participation in today's activity? 

Homework

Make sure to complete the Benchmark 10/5 Remediation.