Writing Prompt: After reading the story “Fish Cheek,” we learned that every culture is unique and different. As mentioned in the story, in the Chinese culture burping after a meal is appropriate. Write a paragraph about a custom, tradition, or celebration that makes your culture unique. Use 2-3 vocabulary words from Unit 2.
Vocabulary:
appreciate
beneficial
bond
behavior
role
valuable
Instructions:
Answer the questions about a custom, tradition or celebration. At the end, you will put all your sentences in a paragraph.
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Question 1
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Define in your own words what is a custom, tradition, or celebration.
Example: A tradition is a certain behavior or belief that is passed from generation to generation. (1 sentence)
You write:
A custom is...
or
A tradition is...
or
A celebration is...
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Question 2
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What is one custom, tradition, or celebration that your family practices? (1 sentence)
Example: One tradition that my family practices is breaking a piñata at birthday parties or other festive occasions.
You write:
One custom/tradition/celebration that my family practices is…
or
One tradition that my family practices is…
or
One celebration that my family practices is...
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Question 3
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Who taught you about this custom, tradition or celebration? (1 sentence)
Example: The person who taught me this tradition was my family.
You write: The person who taught me this custom/tradition/celebration was...
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Question 4
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Explain in detail what makes this custom/tradition/celebration unique? (2-3 sentences)
Example: This tradition is unique because children and adults sing “Dale, dale, dale, no pierdas el tino, porque si lo pierdes pierdes el camino.” People cover their eyes while breaking the piñata. The piñatas can be filled with candies, fruits, and small toys.
You write: This custom/tradition/celebration is unique because…
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Question 5
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Will you continue it with your children or family? Why or why not? (1 sentence)
Example: I will continue it with my children or family because it is a fun tradition and unites family.
You write: I will continue it with my children or family because...
Or
I will not continue it with my children or family because...
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Question 6
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Put all your sentences here in order. Copy and paste them to form a paragraph.
Example: A tradition is a certain behavior or belief that is passed from generation to generation. One tradition that my family practices is breaking a piñata at birthday parties or other festive occasions.The person who taught me this tradition was my family. This tradition is unique because children and adults sing “Dale, dale, dale, no pierdas el tino, porque si lo pierdes pierdes el camino.” People cover their eyes while breaking the piñata. The piñatas can be filled with candies, fruits, and small toys. I will continue it with my children or family because it is a fun tradition and unites families.