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Let’s play “Guess the Theme”: Think like a detective.

Let’s play “Guess the Theme”: Think like a detective. Gather clues from the images to formulate a theme. Write two details that you see for each picture. What theme do you think the photos represent? Write down at least 2 themes that come to mind. Don’t shout aloud!

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Let’s play “Guess the Theme”: Think like a detective.

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  1. Let’s play “Guess the Theme”: • Think like a detective. • Gather clues from the images to formulate a theme. • Write two details that you see for each picture. • What theme do you think the photos represent? Write down at least 2 themes that come to mind. Don’t shout aloud! • Remember: theme = a phrase (Topic: Love & Theme: Love conquers all) • Here we go…

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  20. With Your Partner… • Come up with two themes represented in the pictures. • I will call on people to share the themes!

  21. Theme… A person’s American Dream is what drives their motivation.

  22. In contemporary society, is the American Dream possible? • Things to think about: • Economy • Opportunities • Education • Answer in “My Opinion”: • In my opinion, the American Dream (is / is not) possible in contemporary society because ________________________________________________. For example, ___________________________________.

  23. In contemporary society, is the American Dream possible? • Ask Two People and Record their Responses: • ________________ believes that the American Dream is possible in contemporary society because ________________________________________________. • ________________ believes that the American Dream is possible in contemporary society because ________________________________________________.

  24. In contemporary society, is the American Dream possible? • Ticket Out the Door: • Has your opinion about the American Dream changed? • After discussing with __________________ and _________________, I can say that my opinion about the American Dream being possible (has / has not) changed. To expand on my opinion, __________________________________ _______________________________________________________.

  25. What is OUR THEME FOR OF MICE AND MEN? The path towards the American Dream is full of hardships

  26. Independent work:Provide & Label 3 different definitions of the American dream inside the circle map. 1.To __________, the A.D. may be identified by __________________________. What is the American Dream? 2. The A.D. can be defined as ______________________________. DRAW THIS ON BACK OF FOLDABLE (SIDE WITH NO FLAPS)! 3. To some, the A.D. is described as ___________ _______________________.

  27. Ground Rules for FOUR CORNERS • You will formulate an opinion on the statement. • You will move to pre-designated “Four Corners” and discuss the rationale for their opinion with other students who share their opinion. • You will complete a sentence frame before class discussion. • Here we go…

  28. Four Corners:Label Each Flap Strongly agree, agree, disagree, and strongly disagree. Four Corners: The American Dream is an Illusion in Today’s Society. Do you…. Strongly Agree? Agree? Disagree? Strongly Disagree? Is the American Dream an illusion or a reality in today’s society?

  29. Find the flap that represents your belief. Complete the following sentence frames: I strongly agree/agree/disagree/strongly disagreethat the A.D. is an illusion in today’s society. The reason behind this is __________________________________________________________________________.

  30. Give 1 Get 1 • Now that you’ve discussed with like-minded folks, exchange your ideas with 3 others who have different opinions than yours. Use the following: __(Name)___ states, “ ______________.” __(Name)__’s opinion is ______________. _(Name)___ believes _________________.

  31. REFLECTION & SUMMARY TIME! Write a 3-4 sentence reflection & summary. Did you change your opinion after discussing with someone else whose ideas differed from yours? If not, explain what insight you’ve gained from today’s discussion.

  32. Our Thematic Essential Questions… • What is the American Dream? • Is the American Dream an illusion or a reality in today’s society? • Do all Americans have access to the American Dream?

  33. Speaking and Writing to Learn Opportunity:Philosophical Chairs Philosophical Chairs: All Americans have access to the American Dream. Provide evidence to support you position. Essential Question #3: Do all Americans have access to the American Dream?

  34. Ground Rules for Philosophical Chairs • Depending on your opinion, stand on the pre-determined side of the room. • If undecided, stay in the neutral zone (for a limited about of time) so that you can see both sides. • Address your fellow scholars by first name. • Briefly summarize the previous speaker’s points before stating your own position and supporting evidence. • Think before you speak and organize your thoughts (“I have three points to make…first…”). • After speaking, wait until at least two other students speak (from your side!) before speaking again. • Speak in turn and respect others while they share. • Address the ideas, not the person. • Here we go…

  35. Philosophical Chairs Assessment Strategy: Ticket-out-the-Door • How many times did you contribute to the philosophical dialogue? • What was the most convincing argument you heard during the activity? What made this argument so persuasive? • Did your opinion on the topic change? Why or why not? • Provide specific evidence from the activity to support why your thinking changed or stayed the same.

  36. Welcome to the World Cafe

  37. Speaking and Writing to Learn Opportunity:World Café • World Café Procedures: • Sit with five other scholars at a table. • Select a “table host” for each group. This person will remain at the same table today. • Engage in six-minute conversations about your given topic/questions. • Use the “tablecloth” to write, take notes, draw key idea, draw icons, provide insight into discussion. • Sign your name next to your tablecloth contributions. • When you hear the bell, self-select a new table, get the overview from the table host, and participate in a new round of provocative dialogue.

  38. World Café Topics:Digging Deeper with Essential Questions… • What role does money play in the American Dream? Provide an example from the real world (e.g., life experience, literature, current events, media, etc.) to support your opinion. • What role does freedom play in the American Dream? Provide an example from the real world (e.g., life experience, literature, current events, media, etc.) to support your opinion. • What role does happiness play in the American Dream? Provide an example from the real world (e.g., life experience, literature, current events, media, etc.) to support your opinion. • What role does power play in the American Dream? Provide an example from the real world (e.g., life experience, literature, current events, media, etc.) to support your opinion.

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