English 3: Getting to Know the American Dream (1.8)

Essential Question:
How does one create a personal definition of the American Dream?A related quote: “The dreamer must be stronger than the dream.” (Nabokov)

Question #1) How do you understand Nabokov’s words? (Write your answer in your spiral.)

Question #2) Who has most influence on the American Society?
business people
athletes
politician
scientists
writers
TV celebrities
journalists
other (specify)
Choose the most influential group and explain in writing how it influences the American society.

Question 3#) Quick search: Find and write down 3 facts about Dan Rather from the links below and your own search.
Dan Rather on-line:

http://www.famoustexans.com/danrather.htm

http://www.biography.com/people/dan-rather-9452277

http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/rat0bio-1

A review in Parade Magazine: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/SiteMap/FreePdfPreview.aspx?img=113728760