1. WARM-UP
Quick-Write: Write 2-3 sentences explaining one cultural ritual, tradition, or custom that you and your family have.

2. INTERESTING CULTURAL CUSTOMS

3. BODY RITUAL AMONG THE NACIREMA
Complete the Reading Reflection questions independently. Make sure you write in complete sentences.
You have 20 minutes to work; turn in your annotated article and your handout when you are finished.

4. UNIT 1 PROJECT You will become a Country & Culture Research Expert.
Please hold all your questions!
Work Days (including computer time):
Friday, 8/15
Thursday, 8/21
Friday, 8/22
Monday, 8/25
Tuesday, 8/26
Due Date/Presentation Days:
Wednesday, 8/27
Thursday, 8/28
*Total Portfolio is due by Friday, 8/29

5. Unit 1 Project
Step 1: Decide whether you are going to work alone or with a partner (3 max). PROS/CONS: Working Alone: You are only responsible for yourself, you can control the quality of all your work, but you will have to do all the work and present by yourself. Working With Someone: You have someone else to share the workload and present with, but you have to be able to work well in a pair/small group and share the responsibility.

6. UNIT 1 PROJECT
Step 2: Draw your country to research. You can do ONE trade-in; that’s all. There are no multiples of countries.

7. UNIT 1 PROJECT Step 3: Prior Knowledge Activator
On the handout provided, create some kind of mind map or brainstorm to think about what you already know.
Options:
Mind Map/Bubble Chart
KWL
List
Others?

8. Unit 1 Project Step 4: Research Planning
There are 6 required questions/elements of your research. Come up with a research plan, thinking about where and how you can find this information.
You must also create 6 questions of your own that you can answer about your country in your research. Write the question in the first box, and write your research plan in the second box.

9. SUMMARIZER Complete your Project Checklist.
Exchange contact information with your partner(s), if needed.
Write any questions/concerns on a post-it note.