Entrance Ticket

In your opinion, what is the American

Dream?
August 29th, 2014
Essential Question: What is the
American Dream?
Agenda: 1) Entrance Ticket 2)
Vocab: Inference 3) The American
Dream in Images 4) Four Corners 5)
Exit Ticket
Homework: Have a good long weekend!
Vocab: Inference (Copy)
You make an inference when you use clues from the story
to figure out something that the author doesn't tell you (it is
implied.
Making Inferences: The American
Dream In Images
Look at each image
You are trying to figure out what each image
says about the American Dream. Do this
by
Writing down your observations (what you actually
see)
Writing down your inferences (what you can guess
from clues in the pictures)
What each image says about the American Dream
(combining your observations and inferences)
Making Inferences: The American
Dream In Images
On the back of your worksheet, compare
and contrast the meaning of the American
Dream in both images
Four Corners
I will read a statement.
Move to the corner that best represents your
opinion.
When you arrive at that corner, discuss with
your group why you are there.
Choose a representative for your group to
share with the class.
*This is not a debate! We will have time for
back and forth dialogue later.
Four Corners Statements
The American Dream is real.
Anyone can achieve the American Dream.
Where youre from does not define you.
If you work hard enough, you can achieve
your dream.
Exit Ticket
Which statement was the most difficult to
respond to, and why?