Warm-up Explain how the purpose of “I hear America Singing” and “I too, Sing America” differ...

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Warm-up • Explain how the purpose of “I hear America Singing” and “I too, Sing America” differ in the message to the audience. Cite evidence from each poem in your analysis. • How does the cultural background of each author influence their message?

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Page 1: Warm-up Explain how the purpose of “I hear America Singing” and “I too, Sing America” differ in the message to the audience. Cite evidence from each poem.

Warm-up

• Explain how the purpose of “I hear America Singing” and “I too, Sing America” differ in the message to the audience. Cite evidence from each poem in your analysis.

• How does the cultural background of each author influence their message?

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Content Language Objective

• Begin drafting a synthesis essay arguing the accessibility of the American dream using textual evidence and acknowledging a counterclaim

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The New American Dream

• Another non-fiction document explaining the difficulty in accessing the “American Dream” due to debt

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Essential Questions

1. What is the “American Dream”?2. Is the “American Dream” accessible to

everyone in America?

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Essay Assignment

• Read through the assignment, highlighting skills and knowledge needed for success

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Plan

• Complete (optional) the synthesis essay plan to help guide your essay. Pay particular attention to the structure.