by Krista Bittenbender |
American Culture Capsules
The purpose of this activity is to enlighten students about certain elements of American culture, including pets, fast food, and the changing American family. It includes three culture capsules, which each include a reading passage, discussion questions, and ideas for additional activities. This activity is designed for intermediate students in secondary and adult education.
Resource Type: Activities
Audience: Secondary
Audience Language Proficiency: Intermediate
Duration: 50minutes per culture capsule
Materials And Technology:
Advertisements for large pet specialty shops (i.e. Petsmart), books about dogs and cats, ads for dog walkers and pet sitters, images of families with their pets, information on getting a dog license from the county, classified ads for pets.
Advertisements for fast food, Fast food Web sites, the food pyramid, excerpts from the movie Super Size Me, fast food menus, and nutritional information for fast food products.
Images of a variety of families, US Census Web site, PBS American Family
Series, people from different family backgrounds to interview.
Objective:
ESL Standards for Pre-K-12 Students: Grades 9-12: Goal 2, Standard 2
To use English to achieve academically in all content areas: Students will use English to obtain, process, construct, and provide subject matter information in spoken and written form.
Activity Description:
Includes a reading passage, discussion questions, and ideas for additional activities. Could be done as a whole class, small group, or partner activity. Any classroom setting and seating arrangement could be used.
Supporting Files:
American Culture Capsules.pdf