1. Who we are and how we all “fit” together Kuczek-GHS-English II-2012

2. Think… What defines a persons culture? Religion? Ethnicity? Region? Family? What else?

3. Identification How does culture identify you? How does it influence how you identify others? How does culture affect how we all fit together?

4. Subculture Perspective Stereotype World Society Self

5. Voice Definition-The unique style by which we express our identity in both speaking and writing. What does that mean? What tools do we use to look at voice? –Diction, Syntax, Imagery, Symbol and Tone

6. Diction The writer’s choice of words; a stylistic element that helps convey voice and tone. Example: I would say- Who is that? Juliet, you look beautiful? You Would Say- Who dat? Oh girl you look banging Shakespeare would say- But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.

7. Syntax The arrangement of words and the order of grammatical elements in a sentence; the way in which words are put together to make meaningful elements, such as phrases, clauses and sentences. Example: “I have a dream.”

8. Imagery The verbal expression of sensory experiences. Example: A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the Milky Way ~Wordsworth

9. Symbol An item that represents something else. Example: an Eagle is a symbol for GHS

10. Tone A writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward a subject Example: Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real. ~Tupac Shakur

11. Put it all together The joy of reading and writing great works is seeing through the writer’s eyes. The voice helps us to hear the author. How can you add your own voice to your writing? What can you do that hinders your voice?

12. As we go through the unit… How can cultural experiences shape, impact, or influence out perception of the world? How does one’s voice function in and beyond the contexts of writing? Pg. 5 in your Spring Board Books

13. Reflect What words and phrase have stood out as we have talked about culture? Let’s list a few…

14. Quilting

15. List images, artifacts, objects, memories and experiences from your childhood that reflect who you are as a person. Brainstorm An artifact is something produced and left by a person or society Look at page 6 of your Spring Board

16. My Mother Pieced Quilts By: Teresa Paloma Acosta Pages 7 through 8 in your Spring Board Book!

17. Background Scan Vocabulary 1.*=Great Imagery 2.?=Puzzling 3.!=Good personal connection Let’s Get Started

18. Practical Practice Answer Questions 1-4 on Page 9 in Your Spring Board Text in your small groups

19. Homework/Independent Work Page 10 in your Spring Board Text –Word Web for Culture –Define the term culture –Have both of these ready to share for next class!