1. Unit 1: Cultural Conversations Activity 1
Unit 1: Cultural Conversations Activity 1.3: Exploring Cultural Identity

2. Informational Text: What is 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 language 2nd color: Informal language 3rd color: Words and phrases that help you establish cultural identity We will do the first 2 paragraphs together.

3. What is the Academic Voice?
With your group, identify the following elements in the text. Be ready to discuss! Table 1: Inclusive pronouns Table 2: Active Verbs Table 3: In-text citations Table 4: Illustrative examples Table 5: Diverse punctuation Table 6: Rhetorical questions

4. After Reading: Questions
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.

5. Personal Essay: Ethnic Hash
Identify stylistic differences that establish voice! Pick 3 colors (any 3 that you want) and mark the text as we read.
1st color: Academic language
2nd color: Informal language
3rd color: Words and phrases that help you establish cultural identity
We will do the first 2 paragraphs together.

6. What is the Informal Voice?
With your group, identify the following elements in the text. Be ready to discuss!
Table 1: First person point of view
Table 2: Fragments for effect
Table 3: Proper nouns
Table 4: Vivid details and descriptions
Table 5: Punctuation to create humor
Table 6: Shifts in tone

7. After Reading: Questions
Complete all the questions 8-11 on p.13
Discuss!

8. Homework…
Log in to Reading Plus and complete the RPA (placement test). You have all week to do this. Follow this link for directions:
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!