1. Agenda
*SAT Practice #1
*Brief discussion comp/contrast of “Ethnic Hash” and “What is Cultural Identity”
*CTLS Unit 1 – Pre Test
*Intro to EA#1 – Cultural Identity Writing (Word Photos format)
- Review two samples (Mentor Texts)
- Cultural Brainstorm – items that reflect/timeline, etc. / Time to draft or brainstorm
*Read “Two Kinds” (Chunks 1-4/Film Clip/Finish) OR If we run out of time – have them read Chunks 1-4 at home and then we read the rest in class with film clip tomorrow
HW: Finish “Two Kinds”

2. Welcome and Reminders (1/9/18)
Sit in the same seats as yesterday. See the roster to the right of this screen – find your name and your seat number if you forgot.
Reminders
Pre-Course Reading
COMPLETED BY Monday, 1/28): You will need your pre-course reading book (In class) as well as your completed work. You will use this work to complete a larger assignment for the unit. You should have the book finished – that is a given.
If you are new to Hillgrove, it is your responsibility to view the PRE-COURSE reading assignment posted on the school website and speak to me with any questions you might have. You can finish it by 8/23 as well as the assignment.

3. Sat practice #1

4. Exploring Cultural Identity
“What is Cultural Identity?” (collaborative groups)
Reading Purpose Questions: 1) What is cultural identity? 2) Describe the stylistic elements of the authors’ writing. 3) What accounts for the dynamic nature of cultural identity?
Additional Questions to consider:
What is the purpose of beginning the selection with the individual’s sense of identity and them moving to shared webs of meaning?
What is meant by the “invisibility of one’s own culture”? Cite details from the text to support your answer.
Based on the information given in the text, explain the difference between “cultural heritage” and “cultural inheritance.”
Consider the authors’ use of the words “static” and “dynamic” in paragraph 8 to explain the concept of cultural identity. What can the reader conclude about the author’s point, and how does that relate to cultural identity?
Compare/Contrast to “Ethnic Hash” (formal voice vs. informal voice)

5. CTLS Unit 1 pre-test

6. Intro to EA #1 – Cultural Identity Writing
The essay
has an adequately maintained central idea to focus the topic
uses a sufficient range of examples/ evidence to develop the explanation of cultural identity.

7. What does the object reveal about me and my culture?
Personal Culture
Make a T-Chart. Label it as follows
Write five items you could bring to class tomorrow that would express something about your cultural identity. In the second column, write a description of what each item represents to you and your cultural connection (e.g., heritage, values, practices, experiences). Share some of your examples and how they connect to your culture in a class discussion.
Object
What does the object reveal about me and my culture?

8. Cultural Identity Writing
Your assignment is to write reflectively about your cultural identity using THREE WORD PHOTOS.
What is a WORD PHOTO?
Describe carefully a small moment or scene from your life that reflects some aspect of your cultural identity.
You must write in THIRD PERSON. (NO I – write about yourself using “he” or “she” or call yourself by your name.)
Each WORD PHOTO must be from words.
Focus on SHOWING not telling.
All three should be on one page.

9. Sample Cultural Identity Word Photos

10. “Two Kinds” Whole Group Reading – Chunks 1-4 Video Clip
Group Reading – finish story
Discussion Questions
Silent Discussion?
Chart paper with a different discussion question – students each have a marker and rotate through the discussion. Answering and responding to other people’s responses.

11. Final Thoughts (If time)
Index Card Response (to turn in)
I came to class expecting…
I learned…
One question I have is…