Wednesday, March 1 - traditions - periods 1/2 and 6/7

Objective: By the end of class, students will be able to research information and make evaluations in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW
Write definition into notebook:

Tradition - the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

Direct Instruction
Discuss:
How are traditions developed? Why do they last, change or disappear?

Guided

halloween as an American  tradition - how did it change over time and why?

American traditions / superstitiions

American cultures changed due to technology

should our national anthem change?

what is the problem with the "Star Spangled Banner'?


Independent

GET THE CHROME BOOK NUMBER ASSIGNED TO YOU. GO TO MY BLOG: 

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Use the links below and /or do more searches to find out information regarding the following traditions. JUST PICK TWO OF THE FIVE TOPICS. RESEARCH THEM TO FIND ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS EVEN FURTHER BELOW:

1. The placing hand on heart for national anthem or pledge
2. Flying the American flag at 1/2 mast
3. Putting up and decorating trees in houses to celebrate christmas 
4. Muslim women's dress code
5. How technology has changed legal signatures

Now here are the five questions to answer for two of the topics above:

1. How did this tradition begin?
2. When did it begin?
3. Has it changed over time and if so, how?
4. If this tradition has changed, why has it? If it hasn't changed, why not?
5. Do you think this tradition requires change? Why or why not? Please base your evaluation on facts.

Check for understanding

Individual student checks during independent work

Closure

Review the value of traditions

Exit Pass