What Does it Mean to Be American Part I

Today we'll start by sharing our songs with our groups. One person (the first name on the group list) will type everyone's name, song title, and artist into the appropriate document:

• American Studies 56 Songs
• American Studies 78 Songs

We'll have a short discussion about the article we read yesterday - Howard Zinn's "American Ideology."



Next, you'll read your journal entries to each other. Based on what we hear, we will create a list of potential elements to include in a great journal entry.

With the second half of class, we'll focus on Meacham's article. Your group will create a small poster about the essay, featuring:

• Main ideas
• A central shape or image
• A quotation

For the last part of class, you'll read one of the essays listed on the assignment sheet, based on your number in your group.