Introduction
by Sevval Alageyik, Middle East Technical University
INTRODUCTION
Hello! You are now in the American Dream WebQuest! This WebQuest will help you get an insight and understanding of what the American Dream is, and get informed about it, and use it in English language contexts.
This is the first part of your research project about American Dream! Your main goal is to collect data about American Dream. What is it? Why is it famous? Who has the American Dream? Do you have it? You will examine these questions and this WebQuest will help you find answers.
Task
Task
At the end of this activity, you will be asked to create a final statement for your research about the American Dream, and you will be asked to answer the following question in your statement:
Is the American Dream achievable?
To be able to understand and answer this question, you should first of all understand and evaluate the American Dream, which this assignment will enable you to do so. You will visit different websites with the help of this this WebQuest. You will have a sheet of questions to answer throughout your research trip. Each question will contain a link for you to look, and each answer must contain a quote from that source which supports your answer. This WebQuest will help you in the research to collect and analyze data.
Feel free to use these sources, they will guide you!
Process
Process
Answer the questions below :)
It's very easy to find the answers! Just follow the links to the attached websites.
Be sure to use quotes and cites from the websites that will support and prove your answers.
What is the history of the American Dream?
This question is the most crucial question that you will answer, so be sure be extra careful about it. :)
Levels of the American Dream (scroll down to "rainbow and pot of gold)
Do people still believe in the American Dream?
Use all of the sources provided so far to create an answer to the question:
Is the American Dream attainable? Is it something that we can reach?
Remember, by answering to this question, you will have a statement. Be careful and honest about whether or not you believe in the American Dream.
Evaluation
Evaluation
This is how your work will be evaluated.
| Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Qualified 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identifies and Examines ideal of the "American Dream" | Student does not identify or examine any characteristics of the American Dream | Student identifies characteristics of the American Dream, but does not examine their impacts | Student provides elementary examination of the ideal of the American Dream, but does not exhibit any higher level engagement | Student identifies and examines the American Dream, and makes connections with the ideal that require higher level thinking and analysis | |
| Uses online sources to support answers | Student does not include supporting evidence from sources | Student includes little supporting evidence from sources, with little to no analysis | Student includes supporting evidence from sources with matching level of analysis | Student includes many quotes and other supporting evidence from sources provided, and analysis explore a higher level of thinking | |
| Forms the final statement | Student does not attempt to form a statement | Student forms a statement but does not take a stance on the question provided | Student forms a statement, but does not clearly articulate a chosen stance on the question | Student forms a statement that takes a clear stance on the issue provided |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Wow well done! You have made it through the "American Dream"! You now have a statement and knowledge about the American dream, and have many sources that can help you in further research, even writing a paper about it!
You are now be able to answer the following question :)
Do you believe that the American Dream is achievable?
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Good luck and follow your dreams (whether it's American or whatever :) )
Credits
Author Biography
Şevval Alageyik
I am an undergraduate who is passionate about languages and social sciences, and I aim to pursue further academic career about those fields. I love photography, mostly street type. You can check out my work on my instagram.
Permissions
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Teacher Page
Welcome to the American Dream! This WebQuest will help you get a better understanding of what the American Dream is, and how it can be used in our English classes of undergraduate students who has advanced level of English.
Teacher Introduction
Hey there!
Looking for an interesting journey about the American Dream that you can use in your classes for the purposes of discussions and academic essays? I was too. This WebQuest is an interactive way for students to be able to get more familiar with the concept, and encourages researcher spirit, is student-friendly, and finally has sources that help them move their way through the lesson, with different materials.
Check it out!