English I Honors - August 22, 2014

 Homework:  Complete in your classwork journal.

1. Define your idea of the American Dream?

0I want to know your goals for the future. Make sure these goals cover your entire life not just goals in the near future. All goals should be very specific.

2. What does it ( the American dream)  look like for Americans?

0What does the "typical" American want in life? This explanation is different from your individual goals.

3. What does it ( the American dream)  look like to people wanting to come to America?

0Why do immigrants take risks to come to America? What are they hoping to obtain?

4. Identify the connections that Enrique’s Journey has to America today? ( do research if needed)

0Find recent connections to Enrique's story. These connections should come from reliable sources like NPR or any suggestions given  in class.