Respond to the prompt below in a 1000 – 1200 word essay. The essay must cite one author assigned on the calendar from Volume C, One author assigned on the calendar from Volume D, and one author assigned from the calendar from Volume E (your choice) as the primary sources as well as the scholarly article provided. Use MLA format, including a Works Cited page. Do not count your heading and Works Cited page in your word count. Using the prompt, develop a thesis (main idea) for this synthesis essay. Then compose an essay that synthesizes the main idea of the three sources from our texts, the article, and your own view point, agreeing or disagreeing as necessary. Use the They Say/ I Say Academic Moves, strong verbs, transitions and bridging words and phrases to move the conversation and to achieve a unified whole. All citations should take the form of paraphrases: do not use any direct quotes. PROMPT: Consider the development of the American Dream as it appears in the three pieces you have chosen. Then consider the information provided in Michael Schudsons article. How is the American Dream defined? How did the American Dream develop, grow, and change? In what ways might that development have been positive? Negative? Do you see a connection to your own world view as it relates to the American Dream in the 21st Century? Volume C,D,E of The Norton Anthology of American Literature 9th edition
