3. Give students a copy of the “Dreams” handout. Allow them to read “Dreams” by
Langston Hughes silently. After they read the poem, have them talk about the two
discussion questions on the handout. Also, discuss what happens when people do not
dream or set goals for themselves. Ask for two volunteers to read the poem
dramatically or have one student read aloud while another acts it out.
5. Allow students to complete and discuss the results of the activity, “Are You a
Dreamer or Doer?”
ASSESSMENT:
Choose one or more of the following means of assessment:
2. The students will make a dream catcher using the “Make a Dream Catcher”
instruction sheet. Have them write on or decorate small cards depicting their dreams
and attach them to the dream catcher with string or fishing line.
3. The students will select a musical recording that appeals to them and compose a song
or poem to accompany it that expresses their beliefs about dreams. They can
choreograph it by including dance steps, spins, etc. They may want to video tape it as
a musical video presentation for the entire class to enjoy.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT:
Students may choose a family member to interview. Students should ask their family
member to describe a dream they had as a young person and how they made it become a
reality. Allow students to share this information with the ProTeam members during the
next class period.
PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM
7-5
MODULE 7:
1. The students will write statements or draw illustrations to emphasize why dreams are
important. These can be used as a wall display or bulletin board.
I Can Plan for a Successful Future
4. Optional: You may wish to use “Eagles Who Thought They Were Chickens” (ISBN
number: 1-880463-18-0) by Mychal Wynn in place of “Dreams.” For additional
information on an accompanying teacher’s guide and student activity book, contact
Rising Sun Publishing at P.O. Box 70906, Marietta, GA 30007-0906 or at their
website-
http://www.rspublishing.com. A teacher’s resource guide can also be found
at the following link –– http://www.rspublishing.com/cgibin/mivavm?/Merchant2/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RSP&Product
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