1. WORLD & ME Journal #1: Define culture. How would you define your cultural identity?

2. JOURNAL #2: Return to your understanding of culture. 1)List at least TEN words that you would use to describe your culture/cultural identity (race, ethnicity, geography, traditions, customs, foods, etc.) 2)Then, select ONE of these words and start writing a specific narrative story inspired by this word.

3. My Cultural Territories : Delacruz’s Examples 1)Chicago 2)Illinois 3)Sushi 4)Japanese 5)Korean 6)American 7)Filipino 8)Eldest Child 9)Sister 10)Christian 11)Buddhist 12) Reader

4. JOURNAL #3 In your notebooks 1)Go back to journal #2. Pick another item on your cultural territories list and start writing a story inspired by this word. 2) When you are done, share with your writing team. Writing team members - Take notes on what each teammate shares in your own notebook.