Semester II Final Exam Review
- Below is the prompt for the Semester II Final Exam. Review the questions, consider what we read this semester, and find evidence to support a thesis.
- This exam requires you to integrate a variety of sources into a coherent, well-written essay. Refer to the sources to support your position; avoid mere paraphrasing or summary.
- Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, thesis statement, body, and conclusion, as well as body paragraphs with topic sentences, examples from the text, and an explanation of the examples.
Prompt:
1. Is the American Dream the same for everyone?
2. What are some obstacles to achieving the American Dream? Which groups of people have had trouble attaining The American Dream? How do issues of race, class, and/or gender affect one's understanding of the American Dream?
3. Given the obstacles that some people have to overcome, why do so many Americans believe in the American Dream? What makes the American Dream so appealing?