The American Dream

What is "The American Dream"?
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This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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What is "The American Dream"?

Slide 1 - Mind map

Slide 2 - Video

Real Life Examples of
"The American Dream"

Slide 3 - Mind map

Do you think the American Dream differs by decade? For example, is our definition in 2021 the same as it was in 2000, 1950, 1930, etc.?

Slide 4 - Open question

Slide 5 - Video

Slide 6 - Slide

Slide 7 - Video

What is Hughes saying about the American Dream and what happens to an individual when he or she does not achieve the American Dream?

Slide 8 - Open question

Why does Hughes neglect to answer any of his questions?

Slide 9 - Open question

How does "A Dream Deferred" relate to AMS?

Slide 10 - Open question

How does the American Dream serve as a motivational force influencing personal decisions?

Slide 11 - Open question

The American Dream
  • Create a symbol of what you believe is the American Dream and draw it on a piece of paper.
  • At the bottom of the paper, write a one-sentence description of how you define the American Dream.

Slide 12 - Slide