Product:  You find the irony in the American Dream. Write a standup comic

script or create a political cartoon or comic strip that expresses irony or the

humorous side of the American Dream.

Proceedure:

 

Step 1:  Answer the following questions using the links on the media center website

 

 

Research the first four questions.  Answer five based on this information.

• What is the American Dream?

• How has the American Dream changed over time?

• How have significant historical events affected the American Dream?

• How do diverse cultures view the American Dream?

• How will new opportunities of the 21st century both challenge and enhance the American Dream?

• What makes being a comedian an effective medium for exploring the American Dream?

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Step 2:  Once you have these questions answered choose ONE of the answers to represent in a stand up comic script or a political cartoon or comic strip.