American Dream

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The American Dream

Today

- Introduction to the American Dream

- Listening exercises

- Speaking practice: American Culture Quiz 

 

Before we start

- Writing exam results

- Resit: January 16 (everyone who passed doesn't have to come to class that day)

- No class next week (December 19) because of Christmas celebrations

 

Name something
very American

American landmarks

American landmarks

1. Mount Rushmore

2. The Washington Monument

3. The Gateway Arch

4. The White House

5. Cloud Gate (The Bean)

6. The Statue of Liberty 

What do you think the
American Dream is?

What is the
American Dream?

The American Dream

- Big part of American culture

- "From rags to riches"

- You can achieve anything by working hard

The American Dream a myth

- Watch the video

- Answer the questions on the board afterwards

Out of 24 countries, America ranked ____ on upward social mobility.

Why do you have to spend more on daily necessities when you're poor?

How much % of a ''poor'' American's income is spend on basic necessities?

Why is it difficult to get a loan or credit card?

American Culture quiz

- Form groups of 4 and sit together

- Choose a category and answer the question

- Not a clue or wrong answer? Another team gets a chance

- The team with the most points wins! 

American education

Where the Dream starts for most

American education

Difference between schools

- Location (state)

- Funding

- Etc. 

Education gaps in America

Education gaps in America

Watch the videos and answer the questions