1. Warm-Up/Unit 1 Activator
Please respond to the questions on “The American Dream.”
Be ready to discuss.

2. TED Talk Tuesday “The New American Dream” by Courtney Martin

3. Norman Rockwell
Was a 20th century American painter, illustrator, and author.
Reflects everyday American culture.
Most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine over nearly five decades
ART ANALYSIS:
1st two – in-depth analysis
The other 10 – fill out graphic organizer

4. Respond
What overall ideas about the American Dream are portrayed through Rockwell’s art?

5. “El Dorado” by Edgar Allan Poe
Read the poem.
Complete the graphic organizer.
Be sure to respond to all parts and in complete sentences.
This is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.