Hi there please try to connect this essay to the previous one thank you.
Alright, here we are, folks! Your final major essay for the semester.
For this writing task, you are learning how to consider different points of view on an issue, in particular the American Dream. In addition, you will need to synthesize ideas from two sources and create an argument for why these have the most merit in your opinion. Skills that you will need for this essay are writing summaries of key views that demonstrate you have read and fully understand the ideas presented. You will also need to include strong support from authors as well as provide good details and examples to support your own opinion on this issue.
Texts for this Essay:
- “The Making and Persistence of the American Dream” by John Kenneth White and Sandra L. Hanson
- “What is the American Dream?: Dueling Dualities in the American Tradition” by Gus Speth
- “Rethinking the American Dream” by David Kamp
Assignment: For this essay, I would like you to draw from at least two of the texts noted above and discuss at least two elements of the American Dream that appeal to you. For this essay, you are creating an argument for why these two elements are ones you would most want to pass down to future generations or to your children and grandchildren. Why do they matter to you? If these were in place, how would they create a better future for your children or the nation as a whole?
A Successful Essay Will:
- Include an introduction that introduces readers to the topic of the American Dream in an interesting way and provides readers with a brief summary of the two articles you will focus on for your discussion. Your summary should highlight some of the key points the authors make in their article. This summary should set you up nicely to move to a thesis that clarifies the two elements that most appeal to you as ones you would like to pass down to future generations. For this thesis, you will also need to add a “because” clause that clarifies reasons why you want to pass these elements on to your children and future generations. (You should have at least 2 stated reasons).
- Have focused, well developed body paragraphs that support the thesis with good examples and details. I should see effective use of the author as you discuss each element of the Dream. Your personal examples should help clarify why this particular element of the American Dream matters to you and is one you want your children or future generations to inherit. When using the author, be sure to effectively quote or paraphrase, using signal phrases and page numbers as needed. Be sure to have thoughtful wrap up sentences that bring body paragraphs to a clear, effective close.
- Have a conclusion that offers some thoughtful observations about the American Dream, its evolution, and what you believe its future should be. Many of the authors we’ve read end on a hopeful note. Consider doing the same.
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