Tuesday, September 26, 2017

American Dream Socratic Seminar

September 27, 2017
E.Q: Research the validity of the American Dream.Discuss whether or not the American Dream is alive.Obj:I can research the validity of the American Dream.I can discuss whether or not the American Dream is alive.
Starter: 
Reflect on your Cornell notes for the seminar.Make sure that you highlight any points or facts you want to use to support your argument.Also, make sure that you have a few HOT 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. 


Use your Cornell notes from yesterday. Then determine which side of the argument you stand on.
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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