The Great Gatsby
American Dream (noun)
- the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative (Dictionary.com).
- a happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S. especially by working hard and becoming successful (Merriam Webster).
American Dream Introduction
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Author Bio: Watch Video & Complete Quick write highlighting key information.
A Map of the Setting
1920s SLANG Activity/Intro
Great Gatsby 1920s Slang Intro Activity.docxAnticipation Guide
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American Dream Essay: Possible Sources -- You will need at least four (more if you like)
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Optional Source #1: View and Complete Quotes
Optional Source #4: Read and Complete Quotes
Source #5: (This option is only available in print. Ask Mrs. Boliek for a copy if you would like to use this one).
Sidel, Ruth. On Her Own: Growing Up in the Shadow of the American Dream. New York: Viking, 1990
Optional Source #6: Paradox and Dreams by John Steinbeck
Read and Complete Quotes
Paradox and Dream Steinbeck.docxOptional Source #7: Read and complete quotes Article on the Latino View
Optional Source #8: Read and complete notes
Introduction & Conclusion Paragraph Templates
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