Wednesday,+September+14

Bell Ringer: Survey
We need to start by completing a quick survey about your college interests for the counselors. If you didn't do this last time, Click here to take a quick survey for the principal

Blog Posts
Share several student examples. Elizabeth [|Ariel] [|Brittney] [|Ryan] [|Hannah] - Even though it's an essay, instead of a paragraph! Take 10 minutes to read and comment on posts. Make meaningful comments on at least 3. Write the students' names that you commented on on a sticky note. As a class- Generate a list on chart paper of characteristics the best paragraphs shared.

Essential Questions- What is the American Dream? How has the American Dream evolved throughout the twentieth century?

 * Read What is the American Dream?
 * Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Changing Concepts of the American Dream
 * With a partner, talk about the essays. What do you think about the American Dream? What is your American Dream?
 * Class Discussion


 * Look at Forbes.com- The American Dream
 * With a partner, choose one of the views of the "American Dream" to read, evaluate, and share with the class.
 * [[file:The American Dream.docx]]

Exit Slip (or Homework, if needed)
Comment with a detailed prepared response to the conversation on my blog.