Define: Part 1
Diversity
Differences.
Converse
To talk back and forth.
Our ancestors are still alive.
False. Remember that our ancestors are people in our families who lived a long time ago. This means that our ancestors are not alive today.
Converse
I like to converse with my family during lunch.
Urban
Describes a large city.
Ancestor
A relative who lived long ago.
Our national anthem was originally a poem written by Francis Scott Key, called "The Star Spangled Banner."
True! Francis Scott Key wrote a poem called "The Star Spangled Banner" about a War of 1812 battle.
Community
Our Pharos community works together to make sure that all students are successful.
Community
A place where people live, work, and have fun together.
Anthem
A song of loyalty to a nation.
We live in a rural community.
False. Remember that we live in a large city, full of skyscrapers and other tall buildings. This means that we live in an URBAN community.
Property
One day, I would like to buy property in New York State.
Powwows
Gatherings where Native Americans celebrate their cultures.
Recreation
A way of enjoying yourself.
The word "recreation" is used correctly in this sentence:
Two activities that I do for recreation are swimming and playing tag with my friends.
True! Swimming and playing tag are two ways that people can enjoy themselves.
Powwows
Powwows are an important part of Native American culture.
Ethnic Group
People who share the same language, culture, and way of life.
Property
A piece of land owned by someone.
There's a lot of diversity in my M&Ms, since all of them are the same color.
False. Remember that diversity shows us how things and people are different, not the same.
Ethnic Group
Jason and Adam are part of the same ethnic group, since they speak the same language and practice the same culture.