The Great Gatsby Day 1

Name: ___________________________________

The American Dream

Identify: Study the pictures above. Circle as many items and/or ideas that you can that demonstrate wealth.
Think: How do you think these people earned these items and/or ideas?

Write: Describe the lifestyle of a wealthy American.

The Great Gatsby Day 1

Name: ___________________________________

New York Times: The American Dream is achieving equality, material

prosperity, and freedom through hard work.
Directions: Watch the video clip Defining the American Dream
Write: Using the videos ideas, define the American Dream in your own words.

F. Scott Fitzgerlad: Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different
from you and me.

Look back at the pictures on the 1st page. Have these people achieved the American Dream? Why or
why not?

Do you think the American Dream is possible for everyone? (5-8 sentences)