A GENDA – T UES. 9/6 Today’s Goal: To introduce a central theme of the English 11 course by challenging ourselves to question our prior knowledge and perspectives on “Americanism” 1. Warm-up Journal Entry * Will be collected 2. Present Autobiographies * Supplies Check! 3. Crucible Book Distribution 4. Journal Entry Discussion

W ARM -U P J OURNAL ! Respond thoughtfully to the questions below in at least sentences. (10 minutes) What does the term “American Dream” mean to you? What informs your definition of the “American Dream”? Do you think the “American Dream” means the same thing to everyone? Why or why not?

A UTOBIOGRAPHIES ! You will present your autobiographies in small groups. While you are sharing, I will come around and check your supplies: □ 1 ½” 3-ring binder □ Four dividers : literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary □ 200 sheets of college-ruled loose-leaf paper □ Assignment book □ One 10-pack of mechanical no. 2 pencils and one pack of dark pens □ A light-colored highlighter □ A pack of square Post-It notes □ A pack of 3” X 5” white index cards

B OOK C ARDS Last Name, First Name, Grade Teacher’s Name: Garcia/Dodd Book Title: The Crucible Book Number: Listed on 1 st page Condition: Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent Leave price blank

J OURNAL D ISCUSSION PART I In groups, share your definition of the “American Dream” and compare with each other what factors have influenced your perception. Write a list of these factors.

J OURNAL D ISCUSSION What do our lists tell us about our society? What are our society’s values? Do we view the “American Dream” as (un)attainable? How do we see the “American Dream” as evolving? *Hand In Journal Entries & Lists in Class Folder