Merced College The American Dream Discussion
Response paper for What is the American Dream article:
Write a short response to Hochschild’s article. Your response must be at least two paragraphs in length (see requirements below) – though you may write more. In the first paragraph, briefly summarize the article’s main point(s). In the second paragraph, offer your ‘response’ to the author’s argument.
The response paragraph should focus on your own ideas related to the arguments offered in the article. You may agree, disagree, challenge, critique, expand upon, synthesize and apply your own ideas regarding the American dream and the author’s critique of it. Support your argument using the text, your knowledge of American politics and outside sources (if necessary).
Each paragraph should be a minimum of 8 sentences long and written in your own words.course.
The American Dream Discussion