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American Literature

American Literature. Week 1. Welcome Back!. You may sit in any seat. Role: Please remind me of your nicknames (if applicable) when I call role. Announcements. Honors American Literature? Email your counselor

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American Literature

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  1. American Literature Week 1

  2. Welcome Back! • You may sit in any seat. • Role: Please remind me of your nicknames (if applicable) when I call role.

  3. Announcements • Honors American Literature? Email your counselor • MyBigCampus is up-and-running. By Monday, join your class period group on my page. • Turn in your papers!

  4. A Note… • Gum • Food • Phones • Music/earbuds • Sleeping

  5. What is the American identity? • In your table groups, discuss this question. Or and variation of it: • What is an American? What does it mean to be American? What is the American Dream? What is the American identity? What does being an American mean to you? • *Take notes. You will want the group brainstorm later.

  6. Writing Prompt • Write a short response to our discussion today which asks, What is the American identity? • Keep in mind: this is a “first impression” writing sample for me. Show me what you know. • Guidelines: • Type it (preferred) or neatly handwrite • No more than one page • Due Friday

  7. Agree or Disagree? • “The American Dream is dead” • Agree or disagree? Discuss at your tables with a partner. WHY do you agree or disagree with this statement? Be prepared to discuss in large group.

  8. Beato Article • “The American Dream is Dead Only if Young People Allow it to be” • Reading prompt: As you read the article, trace the author’s argument about the state of the American Dream for today’s youth. Mark the text, underlining the author’s claims about the American Dream. Circle key words. Use notes in the margins to define unfamiliar vocabulary or to summarize the main points of the paragraphs. • Questions: Not due until Mon. We will discuss article in class tomorrow, so wait on the questions.

  9. “Teens Believe in the American Dream” • According to a December 2004 poll of 644 teens, conducted by the Job Shadow Coalition and Harris Interactive, nearly 3 in 4 teens (71%) believe the American Dream is achievable today, with boys (75%) being slightly more optimistic than girls (68%). One in 10 (10%) does not believe the American Dream is still achievable and 1 in 5 (19%) is unsure. Anonymous. "Teens Believe in the American Dream." Leadership for Student Activities. 01 Apr. 2005: 39. eLibrary. Web. 03 Sep. 2014.

  10. Agree or Disagree? • A postsecondary education is essential to achieving the American Dream. • Nearly 3 in 4 (70%) believe postsecondary education is essential to achieving the American Dream, while about 1 in 6 (16%) believes education "doesn't matter.“ • A fraction of teens (4%) believe that a high school diploma or GED is enough and about 1 in 10 (11%) answered "unsure.“Specifically, teens identified the following levels of postsecondary education as necessary for achieving the American Dream:* A four-year degree (31%)* A graduate degree (20%)* Some college or postsecondary trade school (12%)* A Ph.D. (7%)

  11. Agree or Disagree? • The American Dream is "Simply Being Happy, No Matter What You Do.” • 47%

  12. Agree or Disagree? • The American Dream is "Simply Being Happy, No Matter What You Do.” • 47%

  13. Agree or Disagree? • The American Dream is "Being Rich and/or Famous.” • 20% or 1 in 5

  14. Agree or Disagree? • The American Dream is "Having a House, Cars, and Good Job" • 38%

  15. Agree or Disagree? • The American Dream is "Being Able to Provide for My Family" • 30%

  16. Agree or Disagree? • The American Dream is "Having the Career of My Dreams" • 27%

  17. Agree or Disagree? • The American Dream is "Owning My Own Business" • 7%

  18. Agree or Disagree? • The American Dream is "Being the Boss“ • 5%

  19. And you? • What’s YOUR American Dream?

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