Lesson 1

Listen to the song and figure out the title of the unit: 3 words 16 letters  _ _ _    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _    _ _ _ _ _  (THE AMERICAN DREAM)

Now complete the lyrics and divide the different arguments in the two different columns:

Read the Unit Goals and find the problematic.

Lesson 2

Watch the video below.

Then, each group of 4 will receive a part of the text associated with the video. Read the text and create a poster explaining it for the other groups. 

Then exchange the posters between the groups and take notes on the different informations.

To finish, ask the teachers for the cards summing up the article and put them together. 

In the end, you will all produce a definition of what the American Dream is, where it comes from and its pros and cons. 

Lesson 3

Look at the map and replace the different elements in the correct place. 

Then, read the text and fill in the blanks with the missing words. 

Lesson 4

With all the information gathered, fill in the document below to help you create your character. 

Lesson 5 - Final Task

Present your topic to the class and then with all the informations gathered throughout the unit, start writing your letter. 

It needs to:

• look like a letter
• explain why you choose to leave your country and what you were looking for in the USA
• talk about your trip, how you entered the country
• explain what you experienced as an immigrant in the USA

GOOD LUCK!