Unit 1: Cultural Conversations

Activity 1.3: Exploring Cultural Identity

Identify stylistic differences that establish voice! Pick 3 colors (any 3 that you want) and mark the text as we read. 1st color: Academic language2nd color: Informal language3rd color: Words and phrases that help you establish cultural identityWe will do the first 2 paragraphs together.

Informational Text: What is Cultural Identity?

With your group, identify the following elements in the text. Be ready to discuss!

Table 1: Inclusive pronounsTable 2: Active Verbs Table 3: In-text citations Table 4: Illustrative examplesTable 5: Diverse punctuationTable 6: Rhetorical questions

What is the Academic Voice?

What is your understanding of cultural identity based on this text?

Reflect on invisible aspects of your culture. What differences exist between you and your culture?

What are some examples of your culture? Explain how these aspects are dynamic.

After Reading: Questions

Identify stylistic differences that establish voice! Pick 3 colors (any 3 that you want) and mark the text as we read. 1st color: Academic language2nd color: Informal language3rd color: Words and phrases that help you establish cultural identityWe will do the first 2 paragraphs together.

Personal Essay: Ethnic Hash

With your group, identify the following elements in the text. Be ready to discuss!

Table 1: First person point of viewTable 2: Fragments for effectTable 3: Proper nouns Table 4: Vivid details and descriptions Table 5: Punctuation to create humor Table 6: Shifts in tone

What is the Informal Voice?

Complete all the questions 8-11 on p.13

Discuss!

After Reading: Questions

Log in to Reading Plus and complete the RPA (placement test). You have all week to do this. Log in through your student portal.

Vocabulary worksheet: Complete the vocabulary worksheet handed out in class.

Complete the Writing Prompt at the bottom of p. 13. Do this in the SpringBoard section of your notebook!

Homework…