Cultures Part 2

Open Ended

Think about a tradition or event that makes you feel connected to your family or culture. It could be a holiday, festival, or even a simple family gathering. Why is it special to you?

Sentence Stems:

A tradition/event that makes me feel connected to my family/culture is _ because _.

Every year, my family and I celebrate _, which is special to me because _.

Open Ended

QSSSA Activity

Follow the directions on the slide.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of how culture is SHARED?

• A person learning to cook from their grandmother.

• A community celebrating the same holiday together.

• A student reading about another country’s traditions.

• A family moving to another country.

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of these is an example of a cultural element?

• A festival that celebrates a tradition.

• A store that sells clothes and shoes.

• A team playing in a soccer match.

• A park filled with large oak trees.

Multiple Choice

Based on the text, which of these BEST shows how culture shapes identity?

• A person wearing cultural clothing.

• A child playing on the playground.

• A family watching a movie together.

• A person using a cell phone.

Open Ended

Take turns reading the section "Common Elements" with your partner and answer the question below.

Which two practices does the author highlight to show cultural differences?

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 6, why does the author include information about different clothing choices?

• To illustrate that cultural practices are superficial and only about appearances.

• To argue that clothing is more important than other cultural elements, such as food.

• To claim that all cultures have identical standards for dress and adornment.

• To demonstrate that clothing choices vary across cultures and reflect differing traditions, values, and social norms.

Multiple Choice

According to paragraph 6, which of the following is an example of how food is part of culture?

• People use different tools and eat at different times.

• Everyone in the world eats the same food.

• People avoid eating food in public places.

• People cook food the same way in every culture.

Multiple Choice

How does clothing reflect culture, based on paragraph 7?

• It always follows fashion trends from around the world.

• It can vary in color, style, and how much of the body is covered.

• It is the same in every culture because of global fashion.

• It is only influenced by the weather in each region.

Open Ended

Take turns reading paragraphs 8-9 with your partner and answer the question.

How is culture expressed through art, holidays, or celebrations according to this section of the text?

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Read this information about the word myth. from Greek mythos, meaning “word.”

“Myths, for instance, are traditional stories passed down from generation to generation.”

This information helps the reader understand that the word myth in paragraph 8 means –

• an established narrative

• an imaginary dream

• historical facts

• a modern legend

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 8, why does the author include information about myths and religious influences on art?

• To show that art is primarily created for religious purposes.

• To explain that myths and religious beliefs shape art, helping to reflect and preserve cultural traditions.

• To argue that art is more important than celebrations for the majority of cultures.

• To demonstrate that all art and cultural celebrations come from historical events.

Open Ended

Read this section independently.

Find and copy the exact sentences from paragraphs 10 or 11 that explains how culture changes over time or how important life events are celebrated through cultural traditions.

(2 sentences)

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 11, what is the most likely reason the author states that cultures are dynamic?

• To argue that old cultural traditions are no longer relevant in a quickly changing world.

• To suggest that modern cultures are better than past cultures.

• To explain that cultures constantly change due to new ideas and technological advancements.

• To prove that cultures must remain unchanged in traditions and beliefs to survive.

Open Ended

Question:

How do cultures celebrate important life events or change over time? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

ACES Framework (Answer, Cite, Explain) – Sentence Stems:

Cultures celebrate important life events or change over time by _.

The text states, “_” to show how _.

This shows that.

Multiple Choice

According to paragraph 11, how do cultures change over time?

• Cultures stay exactly the same for hundreds of years.

• Cultures evolve based on new understandings, inventions, and technology.

• Cultures only change when people move to new countries.

• Cultures lose their identity when they change.

Multiple Choice

Why do cultures include rites of passage to mark major life events?

• To celebrate only religious traditions.

• To help individuals connect with their cultural identity.

• To create events that are fun for the community.

• To introduce new foods and clothing styles.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for cultures to preserve traditions while also adapting to change?

• It helps maintain identity while staying relevant over time.

• It prevents people from following modern trends.

• It makes it easier for everyone to practice the same customs.

• It focuses only on creating new traditions every year.

Multiple Choice

How do myths and stories help preserve a culture’s beliefs?

• They teach lessons and values passed through generations.

• They are created only for entertainment for the public of society.

• They focus only on historical facts that could deal with misinformation.

• They replace traditional cultural practices that no longer exist.

Multiple Choice

What can the differences in food, clothing, and celebrations tell us about a culture?

• They show how cultures adapt to their environment and history.

• They reveal that all cultures are exactly the same, and it doesn't matter what time period.

• They suggest that people do not care about traditions.

• They focus only on the most popular global trends.