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100

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

100

Define the word "purpose."

A reason for something.

100

Name one of the poems we read in class.

"The Road Not Taken,"

"Identity," or

"I am nobody, who are you?"

100

True or False: Your claim has to choose one side of the argument, it cannot be neutral or in the middle.

True

100

There are four ways to culturally assimilate.  What are two of them?

1. Food

2. Language

3. Spiritual Practices

4. Clothing

200

To have a complete sentence (independent clause) you must have a ______, ______, and a complete thought.

Subject, Verb

200

What is the opposite of brevity?

Lengthy, exaggerated

200
Briefly summarize the story "Names/Nombres."

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.

200

What is a counterargument?

It is a statement that acknowledges the other side of the argument, but then explains why it is incorrect.

200

Which two people groups can culturally assimilate?

1. Immigrants

2. Indigenous people

300

List three conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases

Answers may vary.

However, Therefore, Moreover, Also, In addition, etc.

300

Describe a time when you felt ambivalent.

Answers may vary.  A time when you were unsure or didn't care.

300

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.

300

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.

300

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.

400

List all seven coordinating conjunctions.

For And Nor But Or Yet So

400

How would you turn the word "validate" into an noun? (How would you change the ending?)

Validation

400

According to "Learning How to Code-Switch, Humbling but Necessary," what is the benefit of code-switching?

It allows you to be successful in a variety of settings, while staying authentic to who you are as a human.
400

How do you punctuate internal dialogue?

You italicize the words.

400

What are two (out of three) of the benefits of culturally assimilating?

1. Economic Opportunities

2. Reduces conflict

3. Creates a national identity

500

On a whiteboard, write a sentence following this formula: IC; CA/TP, IC.

Answers will vary.

500

Describe two things that are disparate.

Answers may vary: two incomparable things 

500

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.

500

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.

500
What are two (out of three) of the negative aspects of cultural Assimilation?

1. Loss of identity

2. Decreased self-esteem

3. Increased discrimination and/or violence