2. Cross-Over
Community Builder: State something about yourself.
It can be a cultural statement, something about your
family, life, activities, etc. Start with,“If you have...cross
over.”
After a statement is said and if it applies to you,
“Cross-Over” to the direct opposite side of the
circle, wherever you are.
After we all sit down, create a definition of “Culture”
as you understand it with your table groups.
3. Race = skin color
Ethnicity = nationality/your passport
Culture = customs and attitude
4. Jose Vargas:
Create either:
A double bubble map with the words:“Culture” and “Immigration”
A circle map with the phrase:“Actions are illegal, never people.”
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5. Closing activity:
In groups, complete a CER that discusses the
following on a piece of construction paper:
a definition of culture.
a quote with an explanation and literary device
from the opening pages.
a mention of JoseVargas’ TED Talk that speaks to
an element of culture, immigration or a passage
from the “Macho!” book.
6. Mr. Kurtz’s example
Culture, simply, is “the smell in your house.” Culture is an embodiment of
customs, traditions, ethnicity and race.When speaking of “culture,” the
adage of a “Melting pot” has never made more sense. Culture lives,
breathes and exists around each of us, regardless and because of race
and ethnicity. In “Macho,” culture is seen on pg. 15,“The pueblo was a
village of the old style and the young were to respect their elders no
matter what.”This theme alludes to the culture, roles and customs of
Roberto’s community.As evidence, Roberto often encounters friction in
his role as a foreman, directing and ordering workers over three times
his age. In the video, JoseVargas speaks as an illegal immigrant and the
obstacles he faces daily. Just as Roberto’s culture places a value on
ageism, JoseVargas’ culture (America) values specific types of race and
ethnicity:White race and ethnicity.Though culture is a combination of
race and ethnicity, JoseVargas’ culture’s definition of culture fails to smell
anything.
7. Mr. Kurtz’s example
Culture, simply, is “the smell in your house.” Culture is an embodiment of
customs, traditions, ethnicity and race.When speaking of “culture,” the
adage of a “Melting pot” has never made more sense. Culture lives,
breathes and exists around each of us, regardless and because of race
and ethnicity. In “Macho,” culture is seen on pg. 15,“The pueblo was a
village of the old style and the young were to respect their elders no
matter what.”This theme alludes to the culture, roles and customs of
Roberto’s community.As evidence, Roberto often encounters friction in
his role as a foreman, directing and ordering workers over three times
his age. In the video, JoseVargas speaks as an illegal immigrant and the
obstacles he faces daily. Just as Roberto’s culture places a value on
ageism, JoseVargas’ culture (America) values specific types of race and
ethnicity:White race and ethnicity.Though culture is a combination of
race and ethnicity, JoseVargas’ culture’s definition of culture fails to smell
anything.
