https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq The American Experience en-us 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC 2018-02-16 20:01:20 UTC hello@padlet.com patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145983 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145983 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145984 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145984 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145985 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145985 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145986 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145986 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145987 QUOTE from Unit 1 (no need for analysis here)]]> 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145987 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145989
A.  Think about a character from unit 2 (left-hand column) who embodies any one of the characteristics from Unit ONE. Find a quote from Unit ONE that highlights that specific characteristic--chances are that you used one of these during the Socratic Seminar.

B. Write an explanation of how that character (from UNIT TWO) has embraced that trait (FROM UNIT ONE).

C.  Find a meaningful passage in which one of subjects/characters from the Unit 2 text that reveals what the author is trying to say about the American experience.  Analyze the deeper meaning of the language in this passage.

D. Assign a text to each member of the group. EACH group member will write a post for Column D. Make one of the arguments.  Make sure you integrate the quote from UNIT TWO into your response.   You will also integrate the quote from UNIT ONE into your response.

1.)  Even though some Americans embody certain key characteristics, they cannot realistically achieve the American Dream because of their circumstances.

or

2.) Even though some people are born into a particular circumstance, they can achieve the American Dream by embodying certain key characteristics.

]]> 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145989 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145990 Quote from UNIT 2 (left-hand column) plus analysis of the language (What does quote reveal about the American experience?)]]> 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145990 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145991 Choose argument 1 or 2. Integrate your quote]]> 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145991 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145992 Explain (no need for quote) how a character/subject from the UNIT 2 TEXT in the left hand column embodies the characteristic in column A.]]> 2018-02-15 20:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232145992 aaron_solens https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232147558 In the book "The Jungle", Jurgis one of the main characters takes on the worst job available, since it is the only job available. This shows determination to feed his family, and to provide for his family. This is also shown through his persistence in his job, as he goes there every day even though it slowly kills him.]]> 2018-02-15 20:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232147558 gayeon_lee https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232149440 "But undaunted, they pressed on - through danger- through famine, pestilence, and want - they pressed on." ]]> 2018-02-15 20:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232149440 aaron_solens https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232149795 In this poem, a man is working a hard days work, as these people on a train pass by, showing their life of luxury right next to his life of blue collar minimum wage work. But he doesn't just throw in the towel, instead he finishes his lunch, gets up, and keeps on working, hoping that something good will come his way. Or that he can move up in the world.]]> 2018-02-15 20:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232149795 aaron_solens https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232150023 This poem talks about a young person, who has to work to provide for themselves. The work ethic of this person shows their self-reliance through getting up everyday and working for his own betterment. With all of this pain and suffering that this person has to endure in her daily labor, she continues to fight, even if it is just for a few cents a day. The worker decides to not quit and remains strong just in order to make a life for themselves and those they need to support. The worker is continuing to be independent and is relying on their will and drive to keep moving on.]]> 2018-02-15 20:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232150023 aaron_solens https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232150086 In "The Right To Grief", the author talks about two people, one rich, one poor, and how everyone fusses over the rich child's death, but nobody cares over the poor child's death. And it also talks about how the family has no time to mourn but instead has to go back to work the next day. The Just part of this is the author saying that more people should care about the poor man, rather than the rich man. ]]> 2018-02-15 20:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232150086 jack_peterson https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232151342 “To start with the premise that each of our fellow citizens loves this country just as much as we do; that they value hard work and family like we do; that their children are just as curious and hopeful and worthy of love as our own.”

]]> 2018-02-15 20:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232151342 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232151397 "America! From the other end of the earth where I cam, America was a land of living hope, woven of dreams, aflame with longing and desire."]]> 2018-02-15 20:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232151397 gayeon_lee https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232151932 "Here the rewards of his industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labour: his labour is founded on the basis of nature, self]]> 2018-02-15 20:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232151932 patrick_cheon https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232153962 "The stuff was half an inch deep in his skin - his whole system was full of it... And still Jurgis stuck it out! In spite of splitting headaches he would stagger down to the plant and take up his stand once more and begin to shovel in the blinding clouds of dust."
The quote reveals the terrible working conditions and even though Jurgis is being consumed by his work, he continues to go to the plant. Reveals the American experience to be a continuous cycle of work and determination with no compensation. ]]> 2018-02-15 20:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232153962 aaron_solens https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232156363 "In the dark, in the silence, day by day" In this quote, it shows the independence of the young working person, and the isolation from other people. It also states how they go in, day by day, to get the money to live his life. This relates to self-reliance because he chose to work here to get money for himself, and he goes everyday, in silence, thinking and working. ]]> 2018-02-15 21:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232156363 gayeon_lee https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232156485 "The stuff was half an inch deep in his skin - his whole system was full of it, and it would have taken a week not merely of scrubbing, but of vigorous exercise, to get it out of him."
Jurgis was hopeful that working in the fertilizer plant can help him improve his situation. However, it is clear that he is consumed by his job and he can't get away from his situation like the stuff that got on him.

]]> 2018-02-15 21:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232156485 jack_peterson https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232156644 "Very well,/You for your grief and I for mine./Let me have a sorrow my own if I want to...I have a right to feel my throat choke about this."

This is proving that the speaker of this poem feels very strongly about having this right to grief over this poor girl and family, for the speaker feels that every human deserves equal respect, especially in times of grief. Others may grieve over tragedies of those most famous and powerful in the US, but even those in the lowest income class deserves the equal amount of grief and sympathy, for all Americans are humans and all humans are created equal, no matter their social stature or power.]]> 2018-02-15 21:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/patrick_cheon/srbykodfi6lq/wish/232156644