1.8 Consulting with a Mentor Text

Objectives: Analyze a mentor text to determine how a writer de-

scribes a multiethnic, multicultural heritage.DN #8: Write a list of ten specific cultural elements (food, language, clothing, etc) that you could write about for your own cultural identity.

Agenda: HW collection: Culture conflict Finish Stop and Jot? Questions 4-6 on page 40 Thesis and Supporting Details Reading “Multi-Culturalism Explained In One Word:

Hapa” SOAPSTone

Homework: Complete SOAPSTone for self (idea for essay next week)

CULTURE

Essential Questions:1.How do cultural experiences shape, impact, or influence our identity and perceptions?

2.How do we synthesize multiple sources of information into a cohesive argument?

EA1: Your assignment is to write a reflective essay explaining your cultural identity.