Festival Clues
This fall holiday has turkey and gratitude
Thanks Giving
What is a practice passed down through generations?
A tradition
Name one reason why some traditional festivals are fading away
Lack of funding
What is using someone else's work without giving credit?
Plaigarism
Where is Sundance held?
Utah
This spring event uses eggs and bunniesWhat type of book typically has more text and is often divided into sections?
Easter
Why do we learn about other cultures?
To honor different cultures.
Name one consequence of losing traditional festivals.
loss of cultural identity/weakened community bonds/lost history
What happens if you don't cite your sources?
You can be accused of plaigarism.
Who created WOMAD?
Peter Gabrial
This Irish holiday is March 17th with green
St. Patrick's Day
Name an example of a cultural tradition
A holiday celebration
Name one benefit of preserving traditional festivals
cultural pride/tourism/community unity/education for youth
True or False: Plaigarism is illegal and can result in fines and a criminal record.
True. Plagiarism is a form of copyright infringement and can lead to legal consequences in academic, professional, and personal settings.
What films does Sundance focus on?
Independent
This Vietnamese festival honors the first rulers
King Hung's Day
When we respect all cultures we promote ___ and ___.
Answers could include any of the following or similar: understanding, kindness, education, knowledge, respect, etc.
Suggest one solution to get young people interested in traditional festivals
Social media challenges/school trips/modern music at festivals
What is the citation format?
The structure used when citing sources. This could include the title, author, date, or other details.
What does WOMAD celebrate?
Music diversity
Thai New Year Festival
Songkran
Name a holiday tradition.
Double Jeopardy: Describe the holiday and where it is originated or is celebrated OR find a book about this celebration in the library in under 2 minutes without running.
Answers could include but are not limited to:
Diwali (India): Lighting oil lamps and decorating homes with colorful rangoli.
Hanukkah (Jewish Culture): Lighting the menorah and playing dreidel games.
Kwanzaa (African American Culture): Celebrating the seven principles and lighting the kinara.
Christmas (Christian Culture): Decorating a Christmas tree and exchanging gifts.
Lunar New Year (Various East Asian Cultures): Family reunions and the giving of red envelopes with money.
Thanksgiving (United States): Sharing a meal that typically includes turkey and reflecting on gratitude.
Day of the Dead (Mexico): Honoring deceased loved ones with altars and offerings of food and flowers.
If your local festival was disappearing, name one specific action your class could take this month to help
start a social media campaign/interview elders/create a school presentation
What does it mean to evaluate the author's craft?
To analyze how the author uses literary devices and techniques to enhance the story.
This word from the article refers to festivals that show a filmmaker's older work
Retrospectives