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The document provides guidance for creating a presentation on cultural projects. It outlines several sections to include in the presentation such as introducing the country and culture, describing geography and landmarks, comparing cultural aspects like clothing and food to the US, discussing the language, and addressing stereotypes. The presentation should help students appreciate cultural diversity and build understanding.
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- 7. Provide visuals or descriptions to show something unique about this country. The items should shed light upon what the culture deems important and why. Representative items from country ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 8. What are the people like? Show the richness of the people to better understand the culture you chose. - Describe the people from the country. - Compare country/culture with U.S. ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 9. What is the typical dress of the culture? What do they wear for certain celebrations/festivities? How do these compare to what to the U.S.? Compare clothing with U.S. ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 10. What are famous dishes from the country? How do these compare to what we eat in the U.S.? Compare food with U.S. ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 11. Provide a visual of the alphabet – especially if non-Roman characters are used. Briefly describe the history of the language. The Language ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 12. Share a few useful expressions and phrases in the language. Give the English equivalent. Provide a pronunciation guide (optional). The Language ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 13. What do you want your students to appreciate about: cultural diversity, linguistic diversity, art, music, architecture – the products of cultures, and building a community of learners in the classroom? Respecting Others’ Cultures ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 14. Explain in a grade/age appropriate manner, the definition of stereotyping, racism, and/or discrimination. Provide the hindrances of stereotyping and overgeneralizing. Present ways for all students to better understand the danger of stereotyping and how it may lead to prejudice. Stereotyping, Racism, Discrimination ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 15. Present stereotypes of the country/culture. Reveal why they are not valid. Describe ways to support your students in understanding the truth. Common Stereotypes of the Country/Culture ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 16. Provide exciting, interesting, imaginative information about the country and its culture. This is an opportunity to provide students an appreciation and respect for the diversity of culture, language, and heritage of your chosen country/culture. Wrap-Up ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 17. Create a set of questions to support student learning. Remember to activate thinking at higher orders of cognitive complexity. The questions should cover a range of cultural interests, specific stereotypes of the culture (and why they’re problematic), and an appreciation for the richness of the culture. In addition, the questions should foster a home/school connection for ELLs and their families. Questions ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 18. Design an activity appropriate to the grade level/age of students. The activity should connect with the culture you are presenting. Explain the connection. Activity ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 19. Provide resources for your students to explore in order to learn more about the culture. In addition, provide resources for parents, families of ELLs, and the school community to discover the culture. Resources to Explore ESOLinHigherEd, LLC
- 20. Include a bibliography of your resources that you consulted in designing your presentation on a culture. Works Consulted ESOLinHigherEd, LLC