The American Dream

Preaction

In pairs: Study the pictures and discuss what they say about the American Dream. Compare your answer in groups.

The American Dream

THE AMERICAN DREAM Definition: The belief that you can be whatever you want to be. Core idea: All people are born equal with the right to pursue their dreams. The flipside: All people are responsible for their own fate. Whether you are a self-made millionaire or homeless and unemployed, your life is your responsibility. ACTION Vurderingseksemplar 19 Why do you think the American Dream is so important in the USA? 20 In pairs, create an oral presentation about the American Dream. Find two rich and/or famous Americans who illustrate the American Dream to you and use them as examples. The presentation should include: description of the American Dream in your own words, presentation of your two chosen Americans and their connection to the American Dream, discussion on whether all Americans believe in and can achieve the dream

"All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." Walt Disney

Vurderingseksemplar

21 Discuss in pairs:

Who was Walt Disney? What does it mean to have courage and to “pursue a dream”? Do you agree with Walt Disney? Can you see similarities between

Walt Disney’s statement and the definition of the

American Dream? How did Disney influence your childhood? Give reasons for your answers.

22 Make a list of all the Disney films you know. Search online and see how many you forgot. 23 Disney movies often echo the idea of the

American Dream: that anything is possible if you work hard and never lose faith. Try to find examples of this in your film list; include both heroes and villains who created their future. 24 Write a film review of your favorite Disney movie. Pay special attention to the film’s depiction of a person or a group who is