WorksheetsHow well do YOU know the "Cultures" goal area?
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following were used in the original Standards document to describe teaching the goal of Cultures?
a)
It's important to help students expect differences and learn how to analyze observed differences.
b)
The exquisite connections between the culture that is lived and the language that is spoken can only be realized by those who possess a knowledge of both.
c)
It is equally important that students recognize that members of one culture tend to make assumptions about other cultures based on their own values.
2.
According to the article, we should be teaching culture...
a)
As often as we can
b)
Every day
c)
When appropriate in a given unit
d)
Separate from grammar and vocabulary instruction
3.
The National Standards identify three key elements for teaching culture. Which is NOT one of the the three elements?
a)
Participation
b)
Products
c)
Practices
d)
Perspectives
4.
Which item would be an example of a cultural perspective?
a)
The use of food labels in the U.S.
b)
Many people participating in weight-loss programs.
c)
Americans valuing youth over old age.
d)
Restaurants starting to include smaller portions.
5.
All of the following are examples of products of Cultures except:
a)
Typical desserts in the U.S.
b)
Dress
c)
Laws
d)
The way students greet their instructors
6.
Which item would NOT be an example of a cultural practice?
a)
Getting your driver's license
b)
A social "pecking" order
c)
Eating utensils
d)
Giving a hug to greet a friend
7.
Like an iceberg, most culture is found "below the surface." Examples of the deep culture that is below the surface are...
a)
Body language, dress, vocabulary
b)
Literature, visual arts, theater
c)
Personal space, concept of cleanliness, attitudes towards children & the elderly
d)
Foods and flags
8.
Which is NOT one of the ways to get away from preconceived stereotypes when teaching culture? (According to the article)
a)
Interview a native speaker (in person or via Skype).
b)
Use authentic material.
c)
Both are ways to avoid stereotyping a culture.
9.
It is recommended to ground your lessons in a specific place as a starting point (i.e., location) so our students do not clump together cultural information into a homogenous block (e.g., "Americans eat hamburgers.")
a)
True
b)
False
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