Unit 1 Exam Study Guide- Exam on Thursday, August 29!

UNIT 1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE

More Cultural Trend Analysis (SPI 5.1.4)

On Monday and Tuesday of this week, we analyzed more graphs over cultural trends. Students were asked to scan QR codes and evaluate cultural trends through the use of graphs. I've attached copies of the graphs used as well as questions that each student is expected to answer. Please email me if you have any questions. Thanks!
Source: Online Education
QR Code Activity-Cultural Trends -

Graphs Over Cultural Trends! (SPI 5.1.4)

I've attached a video for analyzing graphs to discover cultural trends. Please watch the video and be prepared to discuss and begin working with graphs when you come to class. I've attached a handout with some discussion questions as well. You will receive a copy of this handout in class but if you are missing it, feel free to print another. Thanks! Graph Analysis 1

Close Reading- "Lizzie's Morning"

For the first part of this week, we have been working on a close reading of a story originally published in National Geographic entitled, "Lizzie's Morning." This story helps students understand the importance of cultural diffusion and helps them appreciate the fact that so many cultures impact their every day activities without them even knowing it. Our procedure for performing the close reading was as follows: 1.) Students read the selection twice SILENTLY 2.) Students complete a graphic organizer including "Words I do not know," "Words I cannot pronounce," "Phrases I do not understand," and "Questions I have." 3.) Students will list one AMAZING fact over the story. 4.) Students will follow along as the teacher reads the story out loud. As I read the story, I interject probing questions to stimulate thinking. After performing these four steps, students will be asked to respond to four in-depth discussion questions over the reading. We also are adding two supplemental activities to this story including a comic strip illustrating Lizzie's morning. The comic strip will be grading on the following rubric: 1-3 points for content, 1-3 points for creativity, and 1-3 points for neatness. The second supplemental activity will be a friendly letter to Lizzie. The letter should use SPECIFIC EVIDENCE from her story. The purpose of the letter should be to EDUCATE Lizzie about how so many different cultures have affected her every day life and CONVINCE her to understand the importance of learning about different cultures. A copy of the story and the original assignment are attached below. Lizzie's Morning Activity
Close Read Activity

National Holidays and Celebrations (SPI 5.1.3)

Below is the video lecture for SPI 5.1.3, entitled, "National Holidays and Celebrations." Please watch this video and be prepared to begin activities on it on Friday, August 16. Feel free to leave feedback through comments. Thanks!

QR Code Activity Sheets!

This week we will be using QR codes to analyze articles, primary sources and solve issues relating to the Components of American Culture that you have learned about from the video posted on Friday. Students will be grouped and each group will begin with a different component of American culture. Groups will continue the activity until they have researched and completed the activity sheet for each component of American culture. Each activity sheet is posted below. Thanks!(Note: This activity correlates with Tennessee State Performance Indicators 5.1.1 and 5.1.3) QR Code Activity- ART
QR Code Activity- Clothing
QR Code Activity- FOOD
QR Code Activity- HOLIDAY
QR Code Activity- LANGUAGE
QR Code Activity- MUSIC
QR Code Activity- RELIGION

Components of American Culture- 5.1.1, 5.1.3

Hello everyone! This is our first attempt at "flipping" our classroom. Please watch this video and be prepared to share what you have learned on Monday. Also, on Monday, be prepared to really dig in deep and evaluate the impact that these components of American culture have on our nation as a whole. Please email me with any questions. Have a great weekend!

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