Unit: The American Dream



Unit: The American Dream

While beginning this unit, think about the following:

Big Ideas – Dreams / Visions

Human Motivation

Themes – Our dreams / visions can change our future.

The American Dream is changing.

Directions

Dreams are important in people’s lives. Walt Disney said that if you can dream it, you can do it. Dreams can be like beacons – leading a person on the journey of life. Dreams can give people a reason to live. Dreams can be about relationships, a future occupation, and/or future life goals.

In a multi-paragraph essay, write about the theme: My Dream for My Life

Do one of the following:

➢ Describe your dream for your life and tell how you plan to realize your dream.

OR

➢ Tell how a person you admire has worked to realize his/her dream.

OR

➢ Persuade the reader that having a dream and working toward that dream is important in life.

OR

➢ Write about the theme in your own way.

Use examples from real life, from what you have read or watched, or from your imagination. Your writing will be read by interested adults.

Use the other side of this paper for notes, free writing, outlining, clustering, or other brainstorming. Refer to the Quick Write and / or survey from today’s class to get you started.

When you have a direction decided for your essay, begin your rough draft – SKIPPING LINES – on lined paper. Use as many sheets as you need to fully and thoughtfully address your prompt.

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