Elements of Culture
By: Derius Phillips
Language
• My family speaks English. English was first spoken in 450 A.D. by the 1600’s the Romans, and French had added 10,000 English words.
Religion
• My family is Baptist, we believe in Jesus Christ .
• We give tithes, offering to church • We go to church on Sunday.
Food
• My family eats lots food such as ; Taco, Quesadilla, burritos, and Rice. Even soul food like cornbread, greens, and cabbage.
Government
• My family obeys average American laws in the constitution.
Ethnic/Racial Background
• My family is African American aka black.
Clothing
• My family wears modern clothing such as; Jordan, Polo, Nike, and Gap.
Music
• My family listens to rap, rnb, pop.
Housing
• We live in an modern home.
History
• Dr. Martin Luther King made it so blacks and whites can be together.
Holiday
• My family eat Mexican on thanksgiving.
• We don’t have a Christmas feast.
Daily life
• This is my daily schedule.6:00 get dressed7:30 get in car8-3:00 school4:00 homework5:00 dinner6-8:00 T.V
Family Tradition
• Open presents, Put up tree, and we even buy presents for our little dog Chevy.