1. Focus on the left side of the cartoon and the box of “American Dream Helper” on the shelf. What are the “ingredients” of the American Dream?
Now focus on the right side of the cartoon and the woman holding the box. What’s the catch? In other words, what’s the fine print on the back of the box?
Does the cartoon portray the American Dream positively or negatively? Explain your thinking.
WARM-UP WITH YOUR GROUP, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. You have six minutes!

2. DBQ…. What is it? 2 weeks 4 documents
Basically, use multiple sources to answer a question in essay format.
Steps:
Hook
Background essay
Understanding the Question and Pre-Bucketing
Document Analysis
Bucketing and Chickenfoot
Essay Writing
DBQ…. What is it?

3. Background Essay Vocabulary
immigrant – a person who leaves one country to live in another
American Dream – the belief that regardless of background, everyone in America has an equal opportunity to get an education, make money, and have a better life
obstacle – something that gets in the way of a desired goal

4. Background Essay Questions??
Who is the author of The House on Mango Street?
According to the author, how are the stories in The House on Mango Street “like beads on a necklace”?
Who is the narrator of The House on Mango Street?
In what ways is the narrator similar to the author?
What are many of the characters in The House on Mango Street pursuing?
Write your interpretation of the line: “Here there is too much sadness and not enough sky.”
Define these terms: immigrant, American Dream, obstacle
Background Essay Questions

5. Understanding the question and pre-bucketing
What is the analytical question asked by this Mini-Q?
Which terms in the question need to be defined?
Rewrite the question in your own words.
Using any clues from the Mini-Q question and the Background Essay, think of possible analytical categories and label the buckets.