American Literature Intro Discussion Continued

Hello Juniors!

1. Discussion Q's from yesterday - open forum

a) What does it mean to be an American?
b) How do you define the American Dream? Is it still alive?
c) How do you think other countries feel about Americans? Why?
d) What do/did Americans write about?
e) What have been some struggles (or continue to be struggles) in the American way of life?

2. Rejoin your group - what is your piece of American Literature saying? Is is positive or negative?
3. Class discussion - comments, notes, confusions, clips
4. Six Word Memoir Share

Homework:
*Additional Credit Opportunity - boxes of tissues, hand sanitizer, chocolate chip cookies  ; )
*Bring in your OWN example of American Literature! What statement does it say about being American? This can be a song, a poem, an essay, favorite book, an advertisement, a movie review? Please make sure you can explain why this speaks to you or why you consider it relevant/important.