American

This project can be used at the end of a unit in which the students have read a work of literature that deals with The American Dream (ex. The Great Gatsby). It gives the students the opportunity to come up with a unique solution to the problem, discuss these possible solutions with peers, and apply knowledge to make a visual representation of The American Dream. 

Driving Question : What is the American Dream and is it attainable for the average American Like you and me?

Grabber : Youtube video called Is the American Dream Real? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYGc8-L_NmE)

Culminating Activity : The culminating activity will be having the students work alone or in groups to create some type of visual component (painting, drawing, sculpture, picture, etc.) that represents their idea of the American Dream and write a one-page, double-spaced rationale for it.