American+Dream+Writing+Discussion+Assignment

The early 19th Century was a time period during which millions of immigrants from other parts of the world flooded to America in pursuit of the "American Dream". 1. In teams of two or three, discuss what is meant by the American Dream. 2. Do you see a difference in the American Dream from the time period in which Sinclair's Jungle is set and the America of today? 3. Do you know of any of your ancestors who came to this country in pursuit of the American Dream? 4. If so, who were they or how were they related to you? 5. Where did they come from? 6. How did they make their living? 7. How and where did they live? 8. Did they achieve their American Dream?

Each of you will submit your own paper. Questions 1 and 2 will be a team effort. The remaining questions will be answered individually.

Put the following headings on the top of your page:

Honor English...............................................Your Name American Dream..........................................Period # Free Write.....................................................Date