1. English 11: The American Dream and Goal Setting
Mr. Anderson (205), Mrs. Davidson-Cook (210), Ms. Johnson (204)
Booker T. Washington High School
September 7-8, 2017

2. Turn in signed syllabus and the “About Me” homework
Do Now Warm Up:
Turn in signed syllabus and the “About Me” homework
Pick up a copy of classroom- community ground rules and consequences to get signed and to keep in notebook.

3. Anticipation Activity: Quick Write Journal Prompt
What is the difference between a dream and a goal? What dream do you have for your life? How do you plan on achieving this dream? What are some goals you must accomplish?

4. Let’s Differentiate Between Dreams and Goals
What is the difference between a dream and a goal?
Why can’t you have one without the other?
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5. It’s time for C-Notes! 
Date: (odd day = 9/7/17; even day = 9/8/17)
Topic: The American Dream
Essential Question: What is the American Dream, and how has it evolved over time?

6. Step 1: Note-Taking
Take notes on the right side of the page (fill in the blank, but feel free to add anything else as we discuss)

7. The American Dream
The American Dream can be defined as the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
First publicly defined in "The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.“
Protected by the Declaration of Independence - "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

8. The American Dream The promise of a better life
Colonial Period – Class Equality
Westward Expansion – Land Ownership
1930’s – Working together to make life better for all
Mid to late 1940’s (Post WWII) -- Home ownership and products to improve home life.
1950’s – Affording and obtaining material possessions and a picture- perfect “Leave It to Beaver” family lifestyle (the home, the spouse, the 2 kids, the family car)
Today – most expensive car, largest home, most expensive clothes ????

9. Step 2: Note Revising/Annotating
Review your notes and…
Add any important information you missed
Cross out information that you think is not important
Highlight/underline/star any important terms and information

10. Step 3: “Chunk your notes”
Divide your notes into 3-4 sections
In this case, this has already been done for you. Why do you think the information has been chunked into its current sections? Would you have made different sections? If so, why?

11. Step 4: Questions
Create ONE (1) question for each section/chunk you made
The question you create should cover most, if not all, of the information in that section.
- ASK HIGHER-LEVEL QUESTIONS, NOT JUST “WHAT IS…” QUESTIONS!!!
Review the questions done for you…How do they accurately reflect the information on the right? Can you think of a different question for any of the sections?

12. Step 5: Summary
Write a concise summary of the information covered in your notes
Because you have questions that deal with the main concepts/information of the notes, all you need to do is answer your questions! (This means you should have 3-4 sentences—one for every question)
Review the provided summary…Is it an effective summary? Why? How do the chunks & questions assist with writing an effective summary?

13. As you read, determine how the American Dream has changed.
Read and annotate the article “What Happens to the American Dream in a Recession?”
As you read, determine how the American Dream has changed.
As you read, determine what remains the same regarding how people view the American dream.

14. Answer the following questions:
What comes to mind when you consider the American Dream?
Why do people from other countries immigrate to America?
What are some of the obstacles to achieving the American Dream?
What group of people have had trouble obtaining the American dream and why?
Given the obstacles that some people have to overcome, what makes the American Dream appealing (desirable or alluring)?
What does the American Dream mean to you personally?

15. What Are Your Dreams/Vision and Goals?
Complete the graphic organizer in which you identify three dreams or visions you have for yourself:
Personal Vision or Dream (Stop procrastinating? Get in shape? Overcome a certain fear? Spend more time with family? Grow stronger spiritually? Improve your health?)
Educational Vision or Dream for this school year (Make honor roll? Pass your SOL’s? Improve in a certain subject? Meet all classwork and homework assignment deadlines? Maintain perfect attendance? To receive a scholarship? To graduate with honors?)
Career Vision or Dream (To become an occupational therapist? A clinical social worker? A college professor? A business manager? A television journalist?
Develop 3 goals (or steps) you need to take in order to see your dream come to fruition.
Decorate your writing folder with pictures, images, and words that represent your dreams and your goals!

16. Closure
Exit Ticket
Written response – How will the school/classroom-community rules assist me in achieving my dream and goals for school/career?

17. Closure and Homework Homework Get class supplies Extra Credit
Read Langston Hughes’ two poems “Harlem” (also known as “Dream Deferred”) and “Let America Be America Again”. Answer text-related questions and write an original poem about your own dreams.