Monday, January 24, 2011

American Dream

Describe the significance of the American Dream throughout history.
What does it mean to you?

Remember to respond in a paragraph format addressing both parts of the question.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Reading of the Constitution on the House Floor and Health Care Reform Bill Cartoon

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/politics/the-fast-fix/?hpid=artslot

Watch the video posted above and respond to the following question:
1)Do you feel that reading the Constitution on the House floor was a genuine gesture or political stunt?
Use evidence from the video clip to support your answer.

2)Using the cartoon you were given in class, relate the issues presented to your in-class reading from yesterday. (hint: respond to both comments within the cartoon)