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Cultural Traditions From Around the World

Written for Project G.LA.D.

ByCertified Key Trainers

Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde

Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA 1Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.L.A.D (09/06 JB)

Project G.L.A.D.Chula Vista Elementary School District

Lorena Beifuss and Gloria VelardeTRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

(Level 2)

Idea Pages

I. UNIT THEME- Cultural diversity allows deeper understanding of other people’s traditions

Introduction to the similarities and differences in cultural traditions from around the world.

Understanding the way groups of people and nations interact with one another Understanding the history behind cultural celebrations and traditions from around

the world. Cross cultural sensitivity theme: Compare where ancestors lived, describing

when the family moved to the local community, and what cultural traditions they brought with them

II. FOCUS/MOTIVATION Entire wall map of the world in outline Picture of diverse cultural traditions placed on world map Big book Tradition awards Observation charts Poetry read aloud Inquiry charts Guest speakers Cultural music Cultural games Read aloud: You Be Me, I’ll Be You -Pili Mandelbaum Personal Interaction: share family history

III. CLOSURE Process charts and learning Class big book: Contributions of groups of people to our country Share traditions from different countries Group poetry: I know a…


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Process inquiry Role playing of ethnic traditions Personal exploration

IV. CONCEPTS- California State Standards

CONTENT STANDARDS: HISTORY/ SOCIAL SCIENCELearning and Working Now and Long Ago2.1.1 Students trace the history of a family through the use of primary and secondary

sources including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and documents.

2.1.2 Students compare and contrast their daily lives with those of parents and grandparents.

2.1.3 Students place important events in their lives in the order in which they occurred (e.g., on a timeline or story board).

2.2.1 Students demonstrate map skills by describing the absolute and relative locations of people, places, and environments, by labeling a simple map from memory of the North American continent, including the countries, oceans, Great Lakes, major rivers, mountain ranges. Students identify the essential map elements of title, legend, directional indicator, scale, and date.

2.2.2 Students locate on a map where their ancestors live(d), describing when their family moved to the local community.

2.4.2 Students understand basic economic concepts and their individual roles in the economy, and demonstrate basic economic reasoning skills, in terms of the role and interdependence of buyers (consumers) and sellers (producers) of goods and services

ScienceInvestigation and Experimentation4.0

Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept, and to address the content the other three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform investigations. Students willa. Make predictions based on patterns of observation rather than random

guessing.c. Compare and sort common objects based on two or more physical attributes

(including color, shape, texture, size, weight)d. Write or draw descriptions of a sequence of steps, events, and observations.g. Follow verbal instructions for a scientific investigation


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ELA STANDARDS: Reading (Grade Two)

1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1 Recognize and use knowledge of spelling patterns1.2 Apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules when reading1.3 Decode two-syllable nonsense words and regular multi-syllable words1.4 Recognize common abbreviations1.5 Identify and correctly use regular plurals and irregular plurals1.6 Read aloud fluently and accurately and with appropriate intonation and

expression1.7 Understand and explain common antonyms and synonyms1.8 Use knowledge of individual words in unknown compound words to

predict their meaning1.9 Know the meaning of simple prefixes and suffixes1.10 Identify simple multiple-meaning words

2.0 Reading Comprehension2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings to locate information in

expository text2.2 State the purpose in reading 2.3 Use knowledge of the author’s purpose(s) to comprehend information text2.4 Ask clarifying questions about essential textual elements of exposition2.5 Restate facts and details in text to clarify and organize ideas 2.6 Recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a text2.7 Interpret information from diagrams, charts, and graphs2.8 Follow two-step written instruction

3.0 Literary Response and Analysis3.1 Compare and contrast plots, settings, and characters presented by different

authors3.2 Generate alternative endings to plots3.3 Compare and contrast different versions of the same stores that reflect

different cultures3.4 Identify the use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry

ELA STANDARDS Grade 2- Writing

1.0 Writing Strategies1.1 Group related ideas


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1.2 Create readable documents with legible handwriting1.3 Understand the purposes of various reference materials 1.4 Revise original drafts to improve sequence and provide more descriptive

detail2.0 Writing Applications

2.1 Write brief narrative; sequence of events, setting, characters, objects2.2 Write friendly letter

ELA STANDARDS Grade 2- Written and Oral English Language Conventions

1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions1.1 Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences1.2 Recognize and use the correct word order in written sentences1.3 Identify and correctly use various parts of speech, including nouns and

verbs, in writing and speaking1.4 Use commas in the greeting and closure of a letter and with dates and

items in a series1.5 Use quotation marks correctly1.6 Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and

greeting, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people1.7 Spell frequently used, irregular words correctly

1.8 Spell basic short vowel, long vowel, r-controlled, and consonant-blend patterns correctly.

ELA STANDARDS Grade 2- Listening and Speaking

1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies1.1 Determine the purpose or purposes of listening1.2 Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas1.3 Paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others1.4 Give and follow three- and four- step oral directions1.5 Organize presentations to maintain a clear focus1.6 Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of communication1.7 Recount experiences in a logical sequence1.8 Retell stores, including characters, setting, and plot1.9 Report on a topic with supportive facts and details

2.0 Speaking Applications2.1 Recount experiences or present stories


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2.2 Report on a topic with facts and details, drawing from several sources of information

ELD STANDARDS Grade 2- Listening and Speaking

Beginning: Responds by a physical movement Begins to use common social phrase Begins to use 1-2 word phrases

Early Intermediate: Asks and answers using short phrases Retells stories using gestures, expression, visuals Recite poems and chants Communicates needs

Intermediate Asks and answers content questions using simple sentences Listens and identifies key points verbally and non-verbally Actively participates in social conversation Expands vocabulary, descriptive words and paraphrases

Early Advanced Adds greater detail Uses fairly consistent grammar- some errors Uses speech appropriate to situation

Advanced Listens and identifies key points orally and in writing Demonstrates understanding of some idioms Generally uses standard grammar


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ELD STANDARDS- Grade 2 Reading

WORD ANALYSIS AND FLUENCY AND VOCABULARY

Beginning: Recognizes phonemes students can hear and produce

Early Intermediate: Recognizes phonemes students can hear and produce and includes long/short

vowels and initial/final consonants Rhyming words Recognize basic sound/symbol relationship Common abbreviations Recognize and name upper/lower cases of alphabet Recognize that sentences are made of words

Early Advanced: Regular and irregular plurals Use syllables Recognizes and uses some spelling patterns Reads fluently Reads one syllable sight words Generates sounds, patterns, and blends into words Compound words and contractions Read common word families

Advanced: Decodes multi-syllabic words Applies knowledge of content vocabulary Recognizes and uses antonyms and synonyms Recognizes prefixes and suffixes

READING COMPREHENSION

Beginning: Responds physically and nonverbally to show comprehension One-two word answers


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Draws in sequence Follows two step directions

Early Intermediate: Draws and labels to show comprehension Sequence and interference

Intermediate: Writes captions

Early Intermediate: Orally- main idea, factual questions Write brief story summary Read and use text features- titles, etc. Read short poems, identify elements

Advanced: Oral or written summary Read and respond to a variety of literature

WRITING APPLICATION AND CONVENTIONS

Beginning: Copies words

Early Intermediate: Write short phrases/sentences about a familiar story/poem Basic periods, capitals Writes sentences using words from walls

Intermediate: Writes short narrative Produces own story Uses writing process Writes in content areas Writes friendly letter

Early Advanced: Uses complex vocabulary


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Formal letter

Advanced: Narrative describing setting, characters More consistent grammar

V. Vocabulary

celebration traditions culture ancestorsdiversity custom plains lakestransportation rivers island mountainscaravan nomads generations nationcommunity environment family city government tolerance resources continentoceans ritual carnival mapsNorth America Africa Asia South AmericaAntarctica Australia Europe KoreaCambodia Brazil Kenya ChinaIndependence Day Kwanzaa Passover Rosh HashanahDay of the Dead Russian Winter Festival Cinco de Mayo

VI. MATH/SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS Graphing Use of maps: symbols, scales, titles, labels, legends Cardinal directions Distinguish between physical and geographical features Interpret information from diagrams, charts and graphs Understand the difference between various reference materials (eg. dictionary,

thesaurus, atlas) Higher level thinking skills

Observing, comparing/contrasting, recording Evaluating, analyzing Classifying/categorizing

VII. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS (Fiction)Friedman, How my Parents Learned to EatWaters, Lion Dancer: Eddie Wan’s Chinese New YearAliki, Corn is Maize: The Gift of the Indians Beeler, Selby Tooth Traditions from Around the World


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Grifalconi Ann Villages of Round and Square Louie Ai Ling Yeh-ShenHall Donald Ox CartManZiefert Harriet A New coat for AnnaDooley Norah Everyone cooks RiceKubler Annie and Formby Caroline (Child’s play) Come home with us!Kubler Annie and Formby Caroline (Child’s play) Come and play with us!Kubler Annie and Formby Caroline (Child’s play) Come and ride with us!Kubler Annie and Formby Caroline (Child’s play) Come and eat with us!

RESOURCES AND MATERIALS (Non Fiction)Dawson Zoe Postcards from JapanJensen Kari Gold A world of HomesArnold Helen Postcards from MexicoDawson Zoe Postcards from ChinaGreene CarolLanguageArnold Helen Postcards from Germany Arnold HelenPostcards from France

Other supplemental resourcesEverix, N. (1991) Ethnic Celebrations Around the World (festivals, Holidays and Celebrations) Shaffer, F. (1997). Traveling Around the World; 1997Myers, D Multicultural Clip-artBienek D.(1996) Holidays Around the WorldDe Gregory, D Around the World Adventures

INTERNET SITES: International TalesThe girl who climbed to the sky (Indian tale)http://www.indians.org/welker/heron.htmThe four dragons (Chinese tale)http://darsie.ucdavis.edu/tales/4drag.htmlThe Friendship of the Tortoise and the Eagle (Central African Tale)http://darsie.ucdavis.edu/tales/friendship.htmlWee little Havroshechka (A Russian Tale)http://darsie.ucdavis.edu/tales/wh.html


Project GLADChula Vista Elementary School District

Cultural Traditions from Around the WorldLevel 2

Unit Planning PagesPage 1

I. FOCUS/MOTIVATION Big books Inquiry Chart Observational charts awards Poetry Read Alouds Personal Interaction Collection of flags from around the world Picture file cards List, group and label Guest speakers/video Cultural music

II. INPUT

10/2 lecture with primary language Graphic Organizer input chart - Map of the U.S.A. Pictorial input of Statue of Liberty and bald eagle as a national emblem Timeline of cultural traditions and celebrations practiced in the world and the United

States Comparative input chart of a Korean Family and an American Family Narrative Input Chart- A Family From Cambodia Read aloud Children Just Like Me Read aloud Postcards from Japan Read aloud Read aloud Gold A world of Homes Read aloud Postcards from Mexico Read aloud Postcards from China Read aloud Postcards from Germany Read aloud Postcards from France





Poetry modeling commas in a series, action verbs Newspaper interest reading

III. GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE Process Grid Personal interaction T-graph Fill in graphic organizer of traditions Process inquiry charts Guided reading practice of all charts Poetry chanting Quick share Focused reading Cooperative learning Farmer in the Dell – Sentence Patterning Chart Picture file cards

IV. READING/WRITINGA. Total Class Coop strip paragraph Poetry group frame Group poetry writing Writing Reports Friendly letter story quilt four corners DRTA

B. Cooperative Choices Expert groups Team tasks





Oral book sharing Editing and revising with group Flexible group reading

C. Individual Co-op strip paragraph Content dictionary Personal exploration report Conversation bubbles Reading/writing workshop Silent sustained reading (DEAR time) Interactive journal writing Quick writes Mind maps and graphic organizers Writing conferences with teacher Learning logs Poetry booklet

D. Writer’s Workshop Choices Conferencing Author’s Chair

Questioning and listening





V. EXTENDED ACTIVITIES FOR INTEGRATION End of the quarter cultural celebration: Students will bring food from their country of

study Cultural presentations Reports/presentations on traditions from around the world Making words (use new vocabulary words) Reader’s Theatre

VI CLOSURE Home-School connection Personal exploration Team exploration Processing charts Parent letters Assessment questioning Teacher created assessment Big book Tasting foods from other cultures Alternative assessments

plays presentationsstudent generated portfoliosbig booksprojectslearning log

Role playing Creating Chinese art





VI. CLOSURE Processing charts parent letters inquiry charts focused reading Assessment questioning Teacher created assessment Big book Tasting foods from other cultures




SAMPLE DAILY LESSONSDay 1

Day 1FOCUS/MOTIVATION (CCD) Signal word: traditions Awards: Continent Awards Inquiry Charts: What do you know about cultural traditions? What would you like to

learn about cultural traditions? Where can you get information about cultural traditions?

Big Book: Cultural Celebrations from Around the World

Personal interaction: Share an important tradition in your family or one you’ve experienced

Observation charts

INPUT Pictorial input chart of the world map Draw important rivers and lakes Pictorial input chart of the United States (Statue of Liberty and other symbols)

GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE Motivational Poem: Traditions are important to us! T-graph: Consideration

INPUT Pictorial input of bald eagle as a national emblem, animals known to this land,favorite national sport, and technological advances such as space shuttle.

CLOSURE Personal interaction: Share your favorite American tradition and describe a symbol

used to represent it (e.g. U.S. flag is often used for 4th of July celebration)


Project G.L.A.DSAMPLE DAILY LESSONS

READING/WRITING Read aloud : Children Just like Me Interactive Journals Learning Logs Home School Connection

Writers Workshop Set Standards, explain free choice writing Mini Lesson: Model different genres of writing Students write, teacher conferences Author’s Chair (model questioning and listening)

Day 2: FOCUS/MOTIVATION (CCD) New signal word: diversity Poetry highlighting (regular plurals, irregular plurals) Process inquiry chart/review input charts Picture file cards on statue of liberty, American traditions, holidays, etc. Awards: cultural celebrations Review Home-school connection

INPUT Review pictorial of world map Comparative Input chart of Korean and American child and their families

Guided Oral Practice Poem: Traditions Here, Traditions There Poem: Tradition Bugaloo

READING AND WRITING Expert Groups Team Tasks Poetry Packet Focused reading Interactive Journals Exploration Report


SAMPLE DAILY LESSONSWriter’s workshop

Mini Lesson: Catchy Beginnings- Tooth Traditions from Around the World

Students write, share, and respond Teacher conferencing Author’s Chair (model questioning and listening)

Read: Everyone Cooks Rice Read aloud: Come home with us

CLOSURE Personal interaction: Share which traditions you enjoyed learning about the most? Learning logs Process inquiry chart

Day 3:

FOCUS/MOTIVATION CCD Signal word: tolerance

GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE SPC/Farmer in the dell: children

(read, trade, flip chant) Understand and explain common antonyms/synonyms Here there frame Poem: Sound Off

INPUT Review input with cards Timeline- World Traditions and Traditions in the United States

READING/WRITING Team Tasks/Expert Groups Oral Team Evaluation-(from T-graph) Process Grid

-First row uses subject taught during input Coop Strip Paragraph

-Read, revise, edit Story Map


SAMPLE DAILY LESSONS

Writer’s workshop Mini Lesson: Sketching as a pre-write Students write, share, and respond Teacher conferencing Author’s Chair (model questioning and listening)

Read aloud: Come and play with us Read aloud: Come and eat with us Writing time Poetry writing-descriptive language

CLOSURE Read the walls Add to T-graph

Day 4FOCUS/MOTIVATION CCD Signal word: generations Awards: Traditions from the continent of Asia Process inquiry chart

INPUT Review vocabulary of comparative input chartGUIDED ORAL PRACTICE Poetry chanting: I’m an American Match foods, words, continents, transportation with various cultures label, and

categorize file cards Pick file cards that are interesting and share two high level sentences

about each

READING/WRITING Leveled reading groups

Coop strip paragraph(Struggling readers)

ELD group Frame(often story retell)


SAMPLE DAILY LESSONSWriter’s workshop

Students write, share, and respond Teacher conferencing Author’s Chair (model questioning and listening)

CLOSURE

Personal interaction: Share three things you learned about Asian traditions read the walls Process inquiry chart

Day 5

Focus CCD Signal word: ancestors

Input Narrative Input Chart- A Family from Cambodia

Guided Oral Practice Poem: An Important Tradition Found Poem: Celebrations Picture file cards: Familiar vs. not familiar

Reading/ Writing Ear to ear reading DRTA: You Be Me, I’ll be You- by Pili Mandelbaum Focused reading-Read the walls with personal cognitive content Dictionary/picture Poetry booklet

Closure Read the walls Process charts


Did you know that Asia is the largest continent in the world?

Did you know that penguins live in Antarctica?

Did you know that in Europe, North Africa, United States & South America many people speak Spanish?

Did you know that there are four oceans in the world?

Did you know there are 7 continents in the world?

Did you know that in Africa drums are used to make music and announce special meetings and important news in many villages.

Did you know that African people come from large families called tribes.

Did you know that jumping over sticks is a favorite game for many African children. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA 21Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.L.A.D (09/06 JB)

The Important Book About Cultural

Traditions From Around the World

Written By:

Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde


The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation.

In Brazil, many people celebrate the famous “Carnival.” This holiday came from the Shrove Tuesday commemoration in Portugal. During the “Carnival”, Brazilians, especially in Rio, are part of masquerades, theme balls, organized parades with thousands of dances from Samba schools. People watching the parade often get caught in the excitement and eventually join in the parade.

But, the important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation.



In Germany, the Christmas holiday starts in December with the “Christkindlesmarkt” or otherwise known as a toy fair in Nuremberg. This market is held outdoor and it is very huge. Germans can shop for mechanical toys from Germany’s toy factory or toys imported from all over the world. They sell gingerbread figures, glass ornaments of small animals etc. While the markets are open, Christmas carolers contribute to the festive air.




In Israel, Jewish New Year (otherwise known as Rosh Hashanah) is in September or October according to the lunar calendar. Unlike, the American New Year, Rosh Hashanah is not received with fireworks, music, or loud noise. It is a time when Jewish people think seriously about the past year. It is a custom to sound the shofar or ram’s horn. People believe that it has the power to drive away evil spirits and cause destruction for the enemy.




People from Mexico create very elaborate Christmas celebrations. The nine days before Christmas are called the “posadas.” Every night during posadas, friends and family join together to celebrate. Everyone is dressed in biblical costumes. They travel to their neighbors’ homes and ask for shelter. Every night before the last one, they are turned away. On the last night, they find refuge and a huge and wonderful party is held for everyone.




In China, the Chi Hsi Festival is their Chinese Valentine’s Day. This is a celebration that happens the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar year. They celebrate Chi Hsi during the month of September. Many believe this is the time when the legendary “Ghosts” roam the land. The festival that takes place has nothing to do with the ghosts! It is a very special day for the people who love each other.




The festivals of Mexico are well known for their colorful decorations, energetic music, parades, and cultural significance. Los Días de los Muertos, (The Days of the Dead) is a festival which honors and remembers ancestors. Día de los Muertos is celebrated on November 2. It is one of the most important holidays celebrated during the year in Mexico.

Día de los Muertos is a feast day and not a sad affair. Families remember their ancestors and honor them by visiting cemeteries. Día de los Muertos is a celebration for people in which they remember the memory of their relatives.




In China, the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, starts at the beginning of spring. It occurs somewhere between January 30 and February 20. Chinese New Year is China’s biggest holiday.

As part of the Chinese New Year celebration, people buy presents, decorations, special foods and new clothing. It is celebrated as a tradition in order to welcome a new year filled with luck and prosperity.



A Family from CambodiaNarrative Input

Hi, my name is Roattank Sous and I live in an apartment in Boston, Massachusetts. I live with my mother and father, my brother and sister and my grandmother and grandfather also live with us; this is one of traditions.

My sister and I were born in the United States. Most of our family was born in Cambodia.

In Cambodia, my father lived with his family in the city of Phnom Penh (Puh NAHM PEHN). There were not many cars there. Even taxi drivers drove three wheeled bicycles that looked like giant tricycles.

Phnom Penh is often called the city of holidays.” A holiday is a day to celebrate someone or something special. My father remembers how he celebrated New Year’s Day. It is one of the most important holidays in Cambodia. New Year’s Day is in April in Cambodia, not January 1st as it is in the United States. On New Year’s Day, my father sang and danced and ate special foods. He played games with other boys and girls.

My parents and grandparents left Cambodia because of a terrible war. They decided to come to the United States. At first, living in the US was not easy for my family. Imagine going to a place where you could not understand anything people said. Imagine not knowing how to shop for food, how to turn the lights on or off, or how to read the signs. That’s what happened to my parents. For my family, everything in the U.S. was strange. They didn’t know about supermarkets. In Cambodia, fresh food was sold in outdoor supermarkets.

In Cambodia, people shopped everyday for just enough food for that day. Think about how often your family shops for food?


The money was new to my family, too. The coins and dollars in Cambodia are different from American money. Using different kind of money was hard for them.

Our alphabet is not the same they use in Cambodia. My father had to study very hard to learn to read, write and speak English.

Now my family enjoys life in the US. We go to the beach together in the summer. My father still likes to go shopping for food every day. Although we embrace American traditions we still maintain many of our own cultural traditions.

During the winter in Boston, I can play in the snow. We could not do that in Cambodia. It never snows there.

My parents talk about life in Cambodia. They remind everyone in our family about things that are important to them. Showing good manners and working hard in school are some of those things. I am now learning about the good things from both countries.


Cultural Traditions From Around the World

Poetry Packet

Traditions


(Sung to the tune of “The Ants Go Marching”)

Traditions are important to us… Hooray! Hooray!Traditions are important to us… Hooray! Hooray!We practice them day to day,From them we have a lot to say,They shape our culture …today, today!

Traditions and culture integrate…Hooray! Hooray!Traditions and culture integrate…Hooray! Hooray!From them we learn to celebrateAnd observe important holidays,And traditions unite us…. today, today!

Traditions teach diversity… Hooray! Hooray!Traditions teach diversity… Hooray! Hooray!We learn about how people liveThe more we learn, the more we give,It makes us a better world, in which to live… Today! Today! Today! Today!

- Gloria Velarde


Traditions Here, Traditions There

Traditions here, traditions there, Traditions, traditions everywhere.

Old traditions celebrated,Interesting traditions admiredUnbelievable traditions respected,and new traditions brewing.

Traditions in China,Traditions in Egypt,Traditions over generations and traditions all around the world.

Traditions here, Traditions there, Traditions, traditions everywhere.

Traditions! Traditions! Traditions!L. Beifuss


Sound Off- TraditionsWe just know what we’ve been told!We just know what we’ve been told!Traditions are worth their weight in gold.Traditions are worth their weight in gold.Kwanza, Hanukah, and Ramadan too!Kwanza, Hanukah, and Ramadan too!Teach culture to us that’s new.Teach culture to us that’s new.

Sound off! Traditions!Sound off! They’re part of culture!Sound off! 1-2-3-4 They’re cool!

Traditions started long ago.Traditions started long ago.They help us learn as we grow.They help us learn as we grow.We learn to value and tolerate.We learn to value and tolerate.Respect for all cultures is really great!Respect for all cultures is really great!

Sound off Traditions!Sound off! They’re part of culture!Sound off! 1-2-3-4! They’re cool!-Gloria Velarde


An Important TraditionI know an important tradition

an extremely important tradition,an extremely important tradition,

in which ancestors are remembered and honored.

Special altars are madeRare, fragrant flowers are arranged,Candles are lit,

On the second day of every November.

I know an important tradition,an extremely important tradition,an extremely important tradition,

by the name of “Día de los Muertos.”

-Gloria Velarde


I know an interesting celebration,An extremely interesting celebration,An extremely interesting celebration,that comes from Mexico.

Everyone calls it “Day of the Dead.”People making alters for their loved ones.People putting candles at night to create a walk way for their dead.And loud crowds eating!, singing!, dancing!

I know an interesing celebrationAn extremely interesting celebrationAn extremely interesting celebration

That I celebrate every year!

By Lorena Beifuss


Tradition Bugaloo

I’m a North American and I’m here to sayI’m proud of our traditions in the U.S.A.

Sometimes we eat turkey, sometimes we wear green,and even grown ups enjoy Halloween.

Christmas, New Year’s and Independence too,Doing the tradition bugaloo.

We love celebrating Valentine’s DayBuilding more friendships in every way.If you study our traditions you will learnPatriotism is everywhere you turn.


In America you can celebrate,Some of these traditions that are so great.Some from the north, some from the south and some from the east and westThey all agree, and wouldn’t you traditions are the best!!


L.Beifuss


I’m An American

I’m an American and I’m here to sayI’m proud of my country, the U.S.A.

Sometimes I play baseball, sometimes I read a bookBut usually I go and take a look

Visiting placesStatue of Liberty, Golden Gate BridgeDoing the North American Bugaloo

North Americans celebrate the 4th of July, don’t you know?So I take a look and study our historyThings can tell how we live in our dayHow we have fun and play


Which continent do you think I live in? Do you know?Just look at a map or a globeRelief map, physical map, what tools!It shows the U.S.A is just too cool!


Adapted by Lorena Beifuss


Celebrations

I shall dance tonight.When the dusk comes crawling,There will be dancing

and feasting.I shall dance with the others

in cirlces, in leaps, in stomps.

Laughter and talk will weave into the night,

Among the fires of my people.

Games will be playedAnd I shall be

a part of it.

Alonso Lopez


Project G.L.A.DTRADITIONS UNIT

HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION(PRIMARY)

Interview your parents. Describe one thing that was difficult for your family or ancestors when they arrived to the United States. Why was it difficult?

Parent signature ________________ Student ______________Project GLAD 09/06




Together with your parents discuss the traditions that are important to you and your family. Explain why these traditions are so important. Please include a sketch with your explanation





What are some of the things that you think you inherited from family/ancestors? It could be the way you look, how you think, traditions passed on, celebrations, etc. Please include a sketch with your explanation.





When the Sous family arrived to the United States from Cambodia they had to learn many new things about America. Discuss with your parents what were some of things your family/ancestors had to learn when they too arrived to America.





Compare your family traditions to any of the traditions you’ve learned about. How are your family traditions different or similar to the traditions we’ve studied in class.



Project G.L.A.D.TRADITIONS UNIT


Together with your parents discuss the traditions that are important to you and your family. Explain why these traditions are so important. Please include a sketch with your explanation.

Con tus padres habla sobre las tradiciones que son importantes para ti y para tu familia. Explica las razones por las cuales estas tradiciones son tan importantes. Incluye un dibujo con tu explicación.

Firma de los padres ______________ Firma del estudiante _____________




When the Sous family arrived to the United States they had to learn many new things about America. Discuss with your parents what were some of the things your family/ancestors had to learn when they too arrived in America.

Cuando la familia Sous llegó a los Estados Unidos tenian que aprender muchas cosas nuevas sobre América. Habla con tus padres sobre algunas de las cosas que tuvó que aprender tu familia o que tuvieron que aprender tus antepasados al llegar a América.





What are some of the things that you think you inherited from family/ancestors? It could be the way you look, how you think, traditions, passed on, celebrations, etc. Please include a sketch with your explanation.

Cuáles son algunas de las cosas que tu piensas heredaste de tu familia o de tus antepasados? Puede ser tu forma de ser, tu manera de pensar, tus tradiciones, celebraciones, etc.- describelas. Incluye un dibujo con tu explicación.





Compare your family traditions to any of the traditions you’ve learned about. How are your family traditions different or similar to the traditions we’ve studied in class?

Compara las tradiciones que tiene tu familia con las tradiciones que hemos estudiado en clase. Cómo son tus tradiciones diferentes o similares a esas que hemos estudiado en clase?

Firma de los padres ______________ Firma del estudiante ____________




Interview your parents. Describe one thing that was difficult for your family or ancestos when they arrived to the United States. Why was it difficult?

Entrevista a tus padres. Describe algunas cosas que fueron difíciles para tu familia o para tus antepasados cuando primero llegaron a los Estados Unidos. Pórque fueron estas cosas difíciles?



Expert Group- Russian Winter Festival

Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. It used to be part of

an even larger country called the Soviet Union, but it broke into republics

which became separate countries. Eleven of these Republics decided to stay

together and form what today is Russia. Three quarters of Russia is located

in the continent of Asia, and one quarter is located in the continent of

Europe.

The Russian Winter Festival is one of the most important traditional

celebrations. It is a celebration of the coming New Year. It is celebrated for

12 days, between December 25th through January 24th. Although Christmas

is not officially recognized, the Russian Winter Festival is very similar to

Christmas. New Year’s Day is the most important day during the festival. Evergreen trees

are decorated. They are called New Year’s Trees. Toys are given to children by Grandfather Frost,

along with spicy ginger cakes. Grandfather Frost looks a little like Santa Claus. Matryoshka dolls are


also traditional gifts. When they are opened they show several smaller dolls inside. Christmas cards

are not exchanged because cards are not printed.


Expert Groups- Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, starts at the

beginning of spring. It occurs somewhere between January 30 and February

20. Each Chinese year is represented by a repeated cycle of 12 animals.

Chinese New Year is China’s biggest holiday. China is located in Asia.

As part of the Chinese New Year celebration, people buy presents,

decorations, special foods and new clothing. It is celebrated as a tradition in

order to welcome a new year filled with luck and prosperity.

Days before the New Year celebration, Chinese families are busy

cleaning their home. It is believed the cleaning sweeps away bad luck and

makes the house ready for good luck to enter. All brooms and dust pans are

put away on New Year's Eve so good luck cannot be swept

away.


The New Year's Eve supper is a feast with all the members of the

family getting together. One popular food is "jiaozi" which are dumplings

boiled in water. After dinner, the whole family stays up all night playing

cards, board games or watching TV programs dedicated to the New Year's

celebration.

Lights in the house are kept on during the whole night. At midnight,

the sky is lit up by fireworks which symbolize the sending out of the old

year and the welcoming in of the new year. People open all the windows and

doors in the house in order to let the old year go out.


Expert Group- Rosh Hashanah

In Israel, the Jewish New Year (otherwise known as Rosh Hashanah)

is in September or October, according to the lunar calendar. Rosh Hashanah

is celebrated in Israel. Israel is in the continent of Asia.

Unlike the American New Year, Rosh Hashanah is not celebrated

with fireworks, music, or loud noise. It is a time when Jewish people think

seriously about the past year. Like in America during a new year, Jewish

people make resolutions, or plans for a better life. It is a custom to sound

the shofar or ram’s horn. It is sounded in the synagogue for a total of 100

notes. The shofar during Rosh Hashanah is used to “awaken” the hearts of

people and to announce this important holiday.


No work is permitted during Rosh Hashanah. Families spend much of

the day in a synagogue, praying. A popular custom during this holiday is to

eat apples or bread dipped in honey, as a symbol for a “sweet” new year.

The tradition of giving and receiving New Year greetings, is another way to

celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Many families use this time of the year to send

cards and to spend time with friends and family.


Expert Groups- Día de Los Muertos

Los Días de los Muertos, (The Days of the Dead) is a festival which

honors and remembers ancestors. Día de los Muertos is celebrated on

November 2. It is one of the most important holidays celebrated during the

year in Mexico. Mexico is in the continent of North America.

Día de los Muertos is a feast day and not a sad affair. Families

remember their ancestors and honor them by visiting cemeteries. Día de los

Muertos is a celebration for people in which they remember the memory of

their relatives


As families prepare for this important festival and holiday, they create

special crafts. The creation of special decorations is a family tradition.

Children help their families prepare for this feast. Special markets sell sugar

skulls with icing, candles, sweet breads, and special tissue paper called papel

picado. Flowers are also purchased at the market. These flowers are called

cempazuchiles, or marigold flowers. Families are very busy during this time

creating altars in honor of their ancestors. This special holiday involves all

the family and is celebrated throughout all Mexico.


Cultural Traditions From Around the WorldProcess Grid

Cultural Tradition

Country of Origin

Continent Why it is celebrated?

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Dia De Los Muertos

Chinese New Year

Russian Winter Festival

Rosh Hashanah


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