1. American Culture What we think about ourselves and how others think of us

2. Do these things represent American culture?

3. Create the following chart With your table group, brainstorm as many items as you can to fit each category. Elements of CultureExamples from American Culture Food Language Customs Holidays Clothing/Style Music History

4. 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.

5. 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/readlisten/read Analyze speech and impact on culture