Reading and Writing

in Search of the

American Dream

Mary Jane Onnen and Ruth CallahanRDG 091 and ENG 071

Glendale Community CollegeSpring 2009

mary.jane.onnen@gcmail.maricopa.eduruth.callahan@gcmail.maricopa.edu

What is the American Dream?

Do we all have the same freedoms?

Is there a place at the table for everyone?

Asking the Questions

We sit at the table today because of those who fought for

•Religious freedom•Suffrage•Labor rights•Emancipation•Disability rights•Native American rights•Educational opportunity•Gay rights•Asian American rights• Gender equity

Are the battles over?

North America - United States - FLDS "Utah, Ariz. Prosecutors Vow Not to Raid Polygamists"

By Howard Berkes ("NPR", May 9, 2008)

National Review onlineJune 23, 2003, 10:30 a.m.Hearing Both Sides of Title VIMiddle-east studies critics and defenders clash on the Hill.

Are there any new battles to come?

Finding the Answers

We’ll read about individuals and groups who struggled to get their place at the table.

We’ll write about those who struggled for rights and continue to struggle today.

RDG 091 ENG 071

Sharing the

Results

Collaboration

Creating

Presentation

Final Project