Culture: Day 8/4a
Do Now: Are you “American”? Explain.
Critical Thinking Question: What does it mean to “become American”? Why might it be difficult or hard for an immigrant to give up their culture, their history, and their language? Why do they feel like they must “become American” to succeed in America?
Content: “How to be More American” Video, Mixed Salad Bowl vs. Melting Pot version of cultural assimilation, “Becoming American” Poem
Class Activities: Discussion of American traits, Reading Poem, Use of imagery, Reflective writing: How does language and history important to culture?
Homework: What do you know about the history of your culture? Talk to parents or guardians to describe at least 2 important historical events of your culture.
Do Now: Are you “American”? Explain.
Critical Thinking Question: What does it mean to “become American”? Why might it be difficult or hard for an immigrant to give up their culture, their history, and their language? Why do they feel like they must “become American” to succeed in America?
Content: “How to be More American” Video, Mixed Salad Bowl vs. Melting Pot version of cultural assimilation, “Becoming American” Poem
Class Activities: Discussion of American traits, Reading Poem, Use of imagery, Reflective writing: How does language and history important to culture?
Homework: What do you know about the history of your culture? Talk to parents or guardians to describe at least 2 important historical events of your culture.
