The All-American Slurp Vocabulary

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Imitate (verb)

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Definition: To copy someone's behavior. Example: Lensey tried to imitate the other diners as she slowly ate her soup.

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Culture (noun)

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Definition: Shared beliefs, customs, and behaviors. Example: "The All-American Slurp" explores the cultural differences many immigrants experience when they first move to a new country.

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Tradition (noun)

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Definition: A custom passed down over time. Example: Sarah's birthday meal followed her family's tradition of the honoree picking the food.

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Manner (noun)

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Definition: A way of behaving, especially at the table. Example: Meg's table manners were different from what the Lin family expected because she ate with her hands instead of chopsticks.

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Identity (noun)

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Definition: Sense of who a person is. Example: Bruce Wayne needed to keep his identity a secret from all of Gotham City, except Alfred.

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Awkward (adjective)

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Definition: Uncomfortable or embarrassing. Example: The dinner felt awkward for the Lin family because they did not understand American customs.

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Observe (verb)

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Definition: To watch carefully. Example: Cora observed how others behaved during outdoor recess and decided to go back inside.

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Expectation (noun)

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Definition: A belief about what should happen. Example: Rodrigo's expectations of the band's performance were high.

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Interpret (verb)

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Definition: To explain the meaning. Example: Sophie tried to interpret what the character's actions revealed about her feelings.

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Belonging (noun)

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Definition: Feeling accepted. Example: As she walked over to the group, she questioned her sense of belonging.