Hurdles

Students will be able to evaluate an excerpt from Between the World and Me that focuses on “The American Dream” and integrate their historical knowledge of United States policies to determine which policies may serve or have served as a hurdle in the way of achieving their American Dream.

Hurdles

Students will be able to evaluate an excerpt from Between the World and Me that focuses on “The American Dream” and integrate their historical knowledge of United States policies to determine which policies may serve or have served as a hurdle in the way of achieving their American Dream.

It Was All A Dream

Through text analysis of song lyrics, this lesson encourages students to examine how environment, experiences, and societal factors can influence their interpretations of The American Dream. 

A Tale in Meritocracy

This lesson is meant to have your students investigate the meaning of “The American Dream” and create a group manifesto for an “American Dream” written in their voices.

Pictures of the American Dream

This lesson is a introductory lesson to the theme of The American Dream presented in Between the World and Me.

Hurdles

Students will be able to evaluate an excerpt from Between the World and Me that focuses on “The American Dream” and integrate their historical knowledge of United States policies to determine which policies may serve or have served as a hurdle in the way of achieving their American Dream.

A Letter of Wisdom

This lesson gives students an opportunity to write their own letter of wisdom to someone they choose.