English 3P: My American Dream Project
Introduction: Our ancestors came to this country to find freedom and realize their American dreams. Since the
exploration and colonization of the US, the idea of the American Dream has changed. Every individual may have a
different interpretation of the American dream and how to attain it.
Essential Question: What is your vision of the American Dream and how to accomplish it?
Assignment:
1. Present a visual of your conception of the American dream and the steps to its achievement.
2. This project must include some sort of visual and words and phrases to help support and clarify your
visuals.
3. Visual must be one-sided. These will be displayed on the walls during back-to-school night, so take pride in
your work and make it aesthetically pleasing.
4. On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph (8-10 good sentences) explaining what the American
Dream means to you and how you plan to achieve your dream. Attach your paragraph to the back side of
your visual. Be ready to present and explain your project to the class.
My American Dream Collage Rubric: 15 formative points possible
Criterion
Points
Visually appealing
1
2
3
4
Shows higher level thinking (symbolism/abstract ideas)
1
2
3
4
Thoroughly addresses both the American dream and
2
4
6
8
steps to attainment (both in writing and in visuals)
Your score = __________/ 20 (FORMATIVE POINTS)
5
5
10
PART II: Presentation
1.
Choose a presentation format! Super fun 
You may use the list of suggestions below or you may suggest another format that appeals to your group to be
approved by the teacher. Keep in mind that you can combine more than one option to accommodate the
different intelligences in your group (translation: you may circle more than one option)! Be creative! Please
circle your groups’ choice/s below:
Verbal/Linguistic:
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“Beatnik-style” poetry reading
speech
game show
Logical/Mathematical:
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puzzle
graphic organizer/ thinking map
board game
Visual/ Spatial:
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poster
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storyboard
PowerPoint
video
storyboard/ comic
Musical:
 Rap or song
 Sounds effects
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Bodily/Kinesthetic:
 Act it out
 Fly swatter game
 Interpretive dance
 Stop-motion video
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Interpersonal:
 Cooperative learning activities
 Class discussion
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Intrapersonal:
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Connotation/ reaction