What is the American Dream?
Get your students talking about the United States as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate+ English learners. You could use this poll to celebrate Independence Day or when focusing on any US theme with newcomers.
Preview
1. Do you live in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- Not yet, but I want to!
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- the American Dream
- citizen
- independence
- veteran
- liberty
Agree or Disagree?
2. I believe in the American Dream.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. The United States is the most powerful country in the world.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. All American citizens have equal rights and freedoms.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. Which American holidays have you celebrated or studied?
- Independence Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Juneteenth
- Veterans Day
- Memorial Day
- Flag Day
- Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)
6. The symbol or word I associate most with The United States is:
- the eagle
- the American flag (stars and stripes)
- the White House
- the Statue of Liberty
- football
- the Liberty Bell
- president
7. Which of these famous Americans have you heard of?
- John F. Kennedy
- Marilyn Monroe
- Steve Jobs
- Elvis Presley
- Albert Einstein
- The Wright Brothers
- Rosa Parks
- Anna May Wong
- Thomas Edison
- Martin Luther King Jr.