Building Background
Having power or high position in something
Dominate
"Giselle must discover her identity as an ________."
Individual
A person who moves to another country permanently
Immigrant
"The Thompson brothers ____________ the sport of Lacrosse."
Dominated
Originating from a homeland
Native
"Andazola faced many _________. One of them was being displaced and frequently homeless.
Obstacles
The way that someone lives
Existence
"There are many ___________ rituals that people perform."
ceremonial
Being greater than or achieving more
Surpassed
"She proved that her future would not be predetermined by her ____________."
Circumstances
the beliefs and customs shared by a group of people
Culture
"Speaking your _______ language can keep you connected to your family and culture, but it can also pose a difficulty if you have to learn in another language at school."
Native
An occasion, event, or anniversary celebrated by a group of people
Ceremony
My whole ________ is devoted to maximizing my potential.
Something that makes achieving a goal difficult
Obstacle
"The Thompson brothers’ Native American ________ gave them a deep connection to the sport of Lacrosse."
Heritage
A culture, possession, or tradition passed down between people
Heritage
an event or condition that affects a situation
Circumstance
"Life on the reservation was difficult in many ways, but the Thompson brothers pushed past these obstacles and _______ what many people expected them to achieve."
Surpassed