Grammar
True or false: The following sentence correctly uses the formula IC, CC IC.
My mother was Missus Alburest, and I was called "little girl."
True
Define the word "purpose."
A reason for something.
Name one of the poems we read in class.
"The Road Not Taken,"
"Identity," or
"I am nobody, who are you?"
True or False: Your claim has to choose one side of the argument, it cannot be neutral or in the middle.
True
There are four ways to culturally assimilate. What are two of them?
1. Food
2. Language
3. Spiritual Practices
4. Clothing
To have a complete sentence (independent clause) you must have a ______, ______, and a complete thought.
Subject, Verb
What is the opposite of brevity?
Lengthy, exaggerated
This story is about Julia Alvarez. It is her experience of having a name that is difficult for some people to pronounce. In certain contexts, she was different versions of herself.
What is a counterargument?
It is a statement that acknowledges the other side of the argument, but then explains why it is incorrect.
Which two people groups can culturally assimilate?
1. Immigrants
2. Indigenous people
List three conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases
However, Therefore, Moreover, Also, In addition, etc.
Describe a time when you felt ambivalent.
Answers may vary. A time when you were unsure or didn't care.
Briefly summarize "Hello, My Name Is..."
Jason Kim describes his experience coming to America. He chose a name that was easier to pronounce and begin to change the way he dressed, ate, and communicated. Eventually, he learned to value his culture + his new American culture.
What is the difference between evidence and reasoning?
Evidence provides specific examples, while reasoning explains and analyzes how those examples connect to the claim and why they are important.
Describe the melting pot infographic.
The people from a variety of places and cultures entered the melting pot, and they all exited looking similar/American.
List all seven coordinating conjunctions.
For And Nor But Or Yet So
How would you turn the word "validate" into an noun? (How would you change the ending?)
Validation
According to "Learning How to Code-Switch, Humbling but Necessary," what is the benefit of code-switching?
How do you punctuate internal dialogue?
You italicize the words.
What are two (out of three) of the benefits of culturally assimilating?
1. Economic Opportunities
2. Reduces conflict
3. Creates a national identity
On a whiteboard, write a sentence following this formula: IC; CA/TP, IC.
Answers will vary.
Describe two things that are disparate.
Answers may vary: two incomparable things
Choose one of the text we read and specifically connect it to Cultural Assimilation. Who assimilated? How? Was it beneficial or harmful?
Answers will vary.
How is a personal narrative different from an autobiography or a memoir?
A personal narrative describes a specific incident rather than someone's life and/or full history.
1. Loss of identity
2. Decreased self-esteem
3. Increased discrimination and/or violence