Answer:
Explanation:
Overview:
Through Read-alouds, a “Celebrations Chart,” and the construction of a “Class Celebrations Book,” children will be exposed to a variety of cultural traditions. Students will recognize the similarities and differences between their own family and those of others around them or those portrayed in the books being read. They will reflect on the traditions of others as they respond to a writing prompt.
Suggested time allowance: 3 class periods
Unifying Theme: (based on the National Council for the Social Studies)
Individual Development and Cultural Identity
New York State Social Studies Framework
Social Studies Standard 1: History of the United States and New York
Key Ideas and Conceptual Understandings
1.1 Language, beliefs, customs, and traditions help shape the identity and culture of a family and a community.
1.1b People and families of diverse racial, religious, national, and ethnic groups share their beliefs, customs, and traditions to create a multicultural community.
1.1c Awareness of America’s rich diversity fosters intercultural understanding.
Social Studies Practices:
Chronological Reasoning and Causation
Retell a real-life family event in sequential order.
Recognize and identify patterns of continuity in his/her family.
Comparison and Contextualization
Describe an event in his/her family.
The Role of the Individual in Social and Political Participation
Demonstrate respect for the rights of others in discussions regardless of whether one agrees with the other viewpoint.
