American CultureWhat we think about ourselves and how others think of us

Do these things represent American culture?

Create the following chart• With your table group, brainstorm as many items as you can to

fit each category.

Elements of Culture Examples from American Culture

Food

Language

Customs

Holidays

Clothing/Style

Music

History

A Guide for Foreigners• Please read the article which addresses important tips for those that visit the United States.

• Mark the text. Number paragraphs Circle key vocab Underline main ideas Write questions/comments in margins

• Add any items to your groups’ chart that you may have missed!

• We will discuss when everyone is finished.

Culture via History• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Preacher from the South

• Led the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s

• Assassinated on April 4, 1968

• “I Have a Dream” speech

• Let’s listen/read

• Analyze speech and impact on culture