Language Sampler
How do you say "my name is..." in Spanish?
Me llamo...Ms. Pod
This term refers to languages that are at risk of disappearing.
Endangered Languages
This term refers to objects, such as masks or costumes, that represent cultural heritage and are often used during festivals or celebrations.
Cultural artifacts
This student is from the Ukraine.
Vonya
This Mexican holiday is depicted in the Disney film Coco.
Dia de Muertos
ASL stands for...
American Sign Language
This October holiday is celebrated globally, but its traditions and meaning vary across cultures, often blending ancient and modern customs.
Halloween
This iconic symbol, often carved from pumpkins, is a staple of Halloween and is believed to ward off evil spirits.
Jack O' Lantern
These two students speak Spanish fluently.
Emiliano and Dylan
This documentary depicts the experiences of Indigenous children taken from their families and forced into residential schools in Canada.
We Were Children
What is diwali and what country does it originate from?
Festival of Lights - India
This is how we describe the collection of traditions, language, values, and shared experiences that define a group of people.
Cultural Identity
This thin pancake is often filled with sweet or savory ingredients and is traditionally enjoyed as a street food or at celebrations, symbolizing French culinary culture.
Crepe
This student is a fan of musical theatre and has been in a number of productions.
Lennon
This Chinese dumpling serves as the focus and title of a Disney Pixar short that centres on mother-child relationships.
Bao
What does ich bin mean in German?
I am
This type of project combines visuals and written content to express a student's personal and cultural background, often in one page.
Cultural One Pager
This is the name of the oil lamp with a clay pot that is lit during the festival of Diwali.
Diya
This is the name of the RSS teacher for ASL classes.
Chelsea
Mamma Mia (our film after break) takes place in which country?
Greece
What is the name of one of the three Japanese alphabets?
Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji
This three line poem features elements of simplicity, nature, and hidden meaning. It comes from Japanese culture.
Haiku
This flower is often used in Día de Muertos celebrations to honor the dead and guide spirits back to their altars.
Marigold
Ms. Pod is qualified to teach this language.
Spanish
This endangered language is the focus of the short film Marie's Dictionary.
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