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Assignments/Tests:

Monday

Journal: What is meant by the “American Dream”?
Go over Exam /  Grades posted
New Syllabus—some changes to grade categories
Introduce new essential questions for this marking period

• And overview for the marking period
• Vocabulary words first 10—quiz next Monday

Reading on the American Dream: What are your thoughts about what you read and what questions do you have about the American Dream?
Reflection questions:
Does the American Dream mean the same for everyone?
What can stand in the way of the American Dream? 
What is your American Dream?  What are your obstacles?
Study vocabulary

Tuesday

Wednesday

Journal: What can you do to realize your dreams or visions?
Vocabulary work—picture representation
Discussion of the American Dream

• “Oh, the places you’ll go”

Introduce “Raisin in the Sun” (all readings will be done in class)

• The American Dream as seen in the eyes of the players in “Raisin in the Sun”
• Understanding the importance of stage directions in a play
• Survey of your understanding of play vs. a film

Homework: Survey of your understanding of play vs. a film
Study vocabulary

Thursday

Friday

Vocabulary work—different uses in a sentence
Discussion on homework
The themes of “Raisin in the Sun”

• Identifying key terms—discussion of what they mean to us—Through fish bowl discussion

Work on Vocabulary—quiz Monday