The White Picket Fence: Defining the American Dream | Dream On

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Keywords
Dream16 American Dream Dream On white picket fence social mobility economy John Fugelsang political satire comedy Roger Weisberg American History poverty equal rights Tocqueville symbolism American Literature ELA national identity home ownership
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English-Language Arts Civic and Political Institutions Economics History-Social Science
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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The White Picket Fence: Defining the American Dream | Dream On

Explore symbolism connected to the American Dream in this video from the documentary, Dream On, and then check out the Teaching Tips to help students dig deeper into personal definitions and understandings of the American Dream through discussion questions, classroom activities, and projects. 

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