Monday, 8/31 In your notebook, write the word “lagniappe” Write how it is pronounced (see image) Write it’s definition: – A bonus; a gift; a “little something extra” List a minimum of 5 words or terms (other than my examples) that are associated with Louisiana (ex: “gumbo”, “LSU”) Be prepared to share! Music by Aaron Neville, New Orleans (when the music ends, time is up!)

Bellringer review Pronounce “lagniappe” Your 5+ words???

Objectives ~ at the end of this class you should be able to: Define and give 3 examples of what makes up a state’s “culture” Define “cultural diffusion” Complete a bar graph of information collected on where students were born

Louisiana “Culture” Born in Louisiana? Where in La? Other states? Other countries?

Who’s From Louisiana (copy table and data – you will need it later!) PeriodCaddo ParishOther ParishesOther StatesOther Countries

Culture – Way of life of a group of people – Includes Religion Music Food Clothing Language Architecture Art Literature Games Sports

Cultural Diffusion The spreading of one’s culture Examples – South Louisiana foods found in all areas of Louisiana, the US, and even the world. “Cajun” restaurants in larger US and foreign cities

Homework: Write up a favorite recipe of yours. It can be general or specific. General Example Purple Hull Peas Put shelled peas in seasoned water (salt, pepper, bacon, onion, celery). Boil on medium heat until tender. Specific Example Cornbread 2 C cornmeal 1 egg Etc,etc,etc Preheat oven to 450. Add oil to cast iron skillet and heat. Add mixture. Cook 25 min.

Exit Ticket Draw a bar graph showing class makeup of where they were born (example below)