Is the American
Dream a myth?
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To whom does this dream
apply?
Does the American Dream
mean different things to
different people? Explain
What factors could destroy
this dream? Which of these
factors can/cannot be
controlled?
What happens to those
who no longer believe in
the American Dream?
The Great Depression
This event challenged
many American’s belief in
the American Dream.
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Take a look at the
following Depression Era
photos.
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Write down three
details about each photo
(people, emotions, places,
etc.)
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Depression voices
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Think about how people
were affected by the
depression.
Choose one of the photos
from the slide show
Choose one of the
characters from the photo
and write a brief (one to
two paragraph) 1st person
response that includes...
Narrative Response
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This character’s name (I
am...)
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Background (I came here
from...I was born in...)
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Dreams
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Current situation
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Outlook on American
Dream (still believe, lost
faith, frustrated, etc.)