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Cultural Traditions From Around the World Written for Project G.LAD By Certified Key Trainers Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 1 Project G.LAD Chula Vista Elementary School District Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD (Level 2) Idea Pages I. • • • • II. III. UNIT THEME- Cultural diversity allows deeper understanding of other people’s traditions Introduction to the similarities and differences in cultural traditions from around the world. Understanding the way groups of people and nations interact with one another Understanding the history behind cultural celebrations and traditions from around the world. Cross cultural sensitivity theme: Compare where ancestors lived, describing when the family moved to the local community, and what cultural traditions they brought with them • • • • • • •

• • • • • FOCUS/MOTIVATION Entire wall map of the world in outline Picture of diverse cultural traditions placed on world map Big book Tradition awards Observation charts Poetry read aloud Inquiry charts Guest speakers Cultural music Cultural games Read aloud: You Be Me, I’ll Be You -Pili Mandelbaum Personal Interaction: share family history • • • • CLOSURE Process charts and learning Class big book: Contributions of groups of people to our country Share traditions from different countries Group poetry: I know a Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 2 IDEA PAGES Page 2 • • • IV. Process inquiry Role playing of ethnic traditions Personal exploration CONCEPTS- California State Standards CONTENT STANDARDS: HISTORY/ SOCIAL SCIENCE Learning and Working Now and Long Ago 2.11 Students trace the history of a family through the use of primary and secondary

sources including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and documents. 2.12 2.13 2.21 2.22 2.42 Students compare and contrast their daily lives with those of parents and grandparents. Students place important events in their lives in the order in which they occurred (e.g, on a timeline or story board) Students demonstrate map skills by describing the absolute and relative locations of people, places, and environments, by labeling a simple map from memory of the North American continent, including the countries, oceans, Great Lakes, major rivers, mountain ranges. Students identify the essential map elements of title, legend, directional indicator, scale, and date. Students locate on a map where their ancestors live(d), describing when their family moved to the local community. Students understand basic economic concepts and their individual roles in the economy, and demonstrate basic economic reasoning skills, in terms of the role and interdependence of buyers (consumers) and sellers

(producers) of goods and services Science Investigation and Experimentation 4.0 Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept, and to address the content the other three strands, students should develop their own questions and perform investigations. Students will a. Make predictions based on patterns of observation rather than random guessing. c. Compare and sort common objects based on two or more physical attributes (including color, shape, texture, size, weight) d. Write or draw descriptions of a sequence of steps, events, and observations g. Follow verbal instructions for a scientific investigation Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 3 IDEA PAGES Page 3 ELA STANDARDS: Reading (Grade Two) 1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1 Recognize and use knowledge

of spelling patterns 1.2 Apply knowledge of basic syllabication rules when reading 1.3 Decode two-syllable nonsense words and regular multi-syllable words 1.4 Recognize common abbreviations 1.5 Identify and correctly use regular plurals and irregular plurals 1.6 Read aloud fluently and accurately and with appropriate intonation and expression 1.7 Understand and explain common antonyms and synonyms 1.8 Use knowledge of individual words in unknown compound words to predict their meaning 1.9 Know the meaning of simple prefixes and suffixes 1.10 Identify simple multiple-meaning words 2.0 Reading Comprehension 2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings to locate information in expository text 2.2 State the purpose in reading 2.3 Use knowledge of the author’s purpose(s) to comprehend information text 2.4 Ask clarifying questions about essential textual elements of exposition 2.5 Restate facts and details in text to clarify and organize ideas 2.6 Recognize cause-and-effect

relationships in a text 2.7 Interpret information from diagrams, charts, and graphs 2.8 Follow two-step written instruction 3.0 Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 Compare and contrast plots, settings, and characters presented by different authors 3.2 Generate alternative endings to plots 3.3 Compare and contrast different versions of the same stores that reflect different cultures 3.4 Identify the use of rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry ELA STANDARDS Grade 2- 1.0 Writing Writing Strategies 1.1 Group related ideas Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 4 IDEA PAGES Page 4 2.0 1.2 1.3 1.4 Create readable documents with legible handwriting Understand the purposes of various reference materials Revise original drafts to improve sequence and provide more descriptive detail Writing Applications 2.1 Write brief narrative; sequence of events, setting, characters, objects 2.2

Write friendly letter ELA STANDARDS Grade 2- 1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.1 Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences 1.2 Recognize and use the correct word order in written sentences 1.3 Identify and correctly use various parts of speech, including nouns and verbs, in writing and speaking 1.4 Use commas in the greeting and closure of a letter and with dates and items in a series 1.5 Use quotation marks correctly 1.6 Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greeting, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people 1.7 Spell frequently used, irregular words correctly 1.8 Spell basic short vowel, long vowel, r-controlled, and consonant-blend patterns correctly. ELA STANDARDS Grade 21.0 2.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Strategies 1.1 Determine the purpose or purposes of listening 1.2 Ask for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas

1.3 Paraphrase information that has been shared orally by others 1.4 Give and follow three- and four- step oral directions 1.5 Organize presentations to maintain a clear focus 1.6 Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of communication 1.7 Recount experiences in a logical sequence 1.8 Retell stores, including characters, setting, and plot 1.9 Report on a topic with supportive facts and details Speaking Applications 2.1 Recount experiences or present stories Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 5 IDEA PAGES Page 5 2.2 Report on a topic with facts and details, drawing from several sources of information ELD STANDARDS Grade 2- Listening and Speaking Beginning: • Responds by a physical movement • Begins to use common social phrase • Begins to use 1-2 word phrases Early Intermediate: • Asks and answers using short phrases • Retells stories using gestures,

expression, visuals • Recite poems and chants • Communicates needs Intermediate • Asks and answers content questions using simple sentences • Listens and identifies key points verbally and non-verbally • Actively participates in social conversation • Expands vocabulary, descriptive words and paraphrases Early Advanced • Adds greater detail • Uses fairly consistent grammar- some errors • Uses speech appropriate to situation Advanced • Listens and identifies key points orally and in writing • Demonstrates understanding of some idioms • Generally uses standard grammar Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 6 IDEA PAGES Page 6 ELD STANDARDS- Grade 2 Reading WORD ANALYSIS AND FLUENCY AND VOCABULARY Beginning: • Recognizes phonemes students can hear and produce Early Intermediate: • Recognizes phonemes students can hear and produce and includes long/short vowels

and initial/final consonants • Rhyming words • Recognize basic sound/symbol relationship • Common abbreviations • Recognize and name upper/lower cases of alphabet • Recognize that sentences are made of words Early Advanced: • Regular and irregular plurals • Use syllables • Recognizes and uses some spelling patterns • Reads fluently • Reads one syllable sight words • Generates sounds, patterns, and blends into words • Compound words and contractions • Read common word families Advanced: • Decodes multi-syllabic words • Applies knowledge of content vocabulary • Recognizes and uses antonyms and synonyms • Recognizes prefixes and suffixes READING COMPREHENSION Beginning: • Responds physically and nonverbally to show comprehension • One-two word answers Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 7 IDEA PAGES Page 7 • Draws in sequence • Follows two step

directions Early Intermediate: • Draws and labels to show comprehension • Sequence and interference Intermediate: • Writes captions Early Intermediate: • Orally- main idea, factual questions • Write brief story summary • Read and use text features- titles, etc. • Read short poems, identify elements Advanced: • Oral or written summary • Read and respond to a variety of literature WRITING APPLICATION AND CONVENTIONS Beginning: • Copies words Early Intermediate: • Write short phrases/sentences about a familiar story/poem • Basic periods, capitals • Writes sentences using words from walls Intermediate: • Writes short narrative • Produces own story • Uses writing process • Writes in content areas • Writes friendly letter Early Advanced: • Uses complex vocabulary Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 8 IDEA PAGES Page 8 • Formal letter Advanced: •

Narrative describing setting, characters • More consistent grammar V. Vocabulary celebration diversity transportation caravan community government oceans North America Antarctica Cambodia Independence Day Day of the Dead traditions culture custom plains rivers island nomads generations environment family tolerance resources ritual carnival Africa Asia Australia Europe Brazil Kenya Kwanzaa Passover Russian Winter Festival ancestors lakes mountains nation city continent maps South America Korea China Rosh Hashanah Cinco de Mayo VI. MATH/SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS • Graphing • Use of maps: symbols, scales, titles, labels, legends • Cardinal directions • Distinguish between physical and geographical features • Interpret information from diagrams, charts and graphs • Understand the difference between various reference materials (eg. dictionary, thesaurus, atlas) • Higher level thinking skills • Observing, comparing/contrasting, recording • Evaluating, analyzing

• Classifying/categorizing VII. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS (Fiction) Friedman, How my Parents Learned to Eat Waters, Lion Dancer: Eddie Wan’s Chinese New Year Aliki, Corn is Maize: The Gift of the Indians Beeler, Selby Tooth Traditions from Around the World Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 9 IDEA PAGES Page 9 Grifalconi Ann Villages of Round and Square Louie Ai Ling Yeh-Shen Hall Donald Ox CartMan Ziefert Harriet A New coat for Anna Dooley Norah Everyone cooks Rice Kubler Annie and Formby Caroline (Child’s play) Come home with us! Kubler Annie and Formby Caroline (Child’s play) Come and play with us! Kubler Annie and Formby Caroline (Child’s play) Come and ride with us! Kubler Annie and Formby Caroline (Child’s play) Come and eat with us! RESOURCES AND MATERIALS (Non Fiction) Dawson Zoe Postcards from Japan Jensen Kari Gold A world of Homes Arnold Helen Postcards from

Mexico Dawson Zoe Postcards from China Greene CarolLanguage Arnold Helen Postcards from Germany Arnold HelenPostcards from France Other supplemental resources Everix, N. (1991) Ethnic Celebrations Around the World (festivals, Holidays and Celebrations) Shaffer, F. (1997) Traveling Around the World; 1997 Myers, D Multicultural Clip-art Bienek D.(1996) Holidays Around the World De Gregory, D Around the World Adventures INTERNET SITES: International Tales The girl who climbed to the sky (Indian tale)http://www.indiansorg/welker/heronhtm The four dragons (Chinese tale)http://darsie.ucdavisedu/tales/4draghtml The Friendship of the Tortoise and the Eagle (Central African Tale)http://darsie.ucdavisedu/tales/friendshiphtml Wee little Havroshechka (A Russian Tale)http://darsie.ucdavisedu/tales/whhtml Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 10 Project GLAD Chula Vista Elementary School District

Cultural Traditions from Around the World Level 2 Unit Planning Pages Page 1 I. FOCUS/MOTIVATION II. INPUT Big books Inquiry Chart Observational charts • awards • Poetry • Read Alouds • Personal Interaction • Collection of flags from around the world • Picture file cards • List, group and label • Guest speakers/video • Cultural music • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10/2 lecture with primary language Graphic Organizer input chart - Map of the U.SA Pictorial input of Statue of Liberty and bald eagle as a national emblem Timeline of cultural traditions and celebrations practiced in the world and the United States Comparative input chart of a Korean Family and an American Family Narrative Input Chart- A Family From Cambodia Read aloud Children Just Like Me Read aloud Postcards from Japan Read aloud Read aloud Gold A world of Homes Read aloud Postcards from Mexico Read aloud Postcards from China Read aloud Postcards from Germany Read

aloud Postcards from France Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 11 • • Project GLAD Chula Vista Elementary School District Cultural Traditions from Around the World Level 2 Unit Planning Pages Page 2 Poetry modeling commas in a series, action verbs Newspaper interest reading III. GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE • Process Grid • Personal interaction • T-graph • Fill in graphic organizer of traditions • Process inquiry charts • Guided reading practice of all charts • Poetry chanting • Quick share • Focused reading • Cooperative learning • Farmer in the Dell – Sentence Patterning Chart • Picture file cards IV. READING/WRITING A. Total Class • Coop strip paragraph • Poetry group frame • Group poetry writing • Writing Reports • Friendly letter • story quilt • four corners • DRTA B. Cooperative Choices • Expert groups • Team tasks Cultural Traditions

from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 12 Project GLAD Chula Vista Elementary School District Cultural Traditions from Around the World Level 2 Unit Planning Pages Page 3 Oral book sharing Editing and revising with group • Flexible group reading • • C. Individual • Co-op strip paragraph • Content dictionary • Personal exploration report • Conversation bubbles • Reading/writing workshop • Silent sustained reading (DEAR time) • Interactive journal writing • Quick writes • Mind maps and graphic organizers • Writing conferences with teacher • Learning logs • Poetry booklet D. Writer’s Workshop • Choices • Conferencing • Author’s Chair • Questioning and listening Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 13 Project GLAD Chula Vista Elementary School District Cultural Traditions

from Around the World Level 2 Unit Planning Pages Page 4 V. EXTENDED ACTIVITIES FOR INTEGRATION • End of the quarter cultural celebration: Students will bring food from their country of study • Cultural presentations • Reports/presentations on traditions from around the world • Making words (use new vocabulary words) • Reader’s Theatre VI CLOSURE • Home-School connection • Personal exploration • Team exploration • Processing charts • Parent letters • Assessment questioning • Teacher created assessment • Big book • Tasting foods from other cultures • Alternative assessments plays presentations student generated portfolios big books projects learning log • • Role playing Creating Chinese art Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 14 Project GLAD Chula Vista Elementary School District Cultural Traditions from Around the World Level 2 Unit Planning Pages

Page 5 VI. CLOSURE • Processing charts • parent letters • inquiry charts • focused reading • Assessment questioning • Teacher created assessment • Big book • Tasting foods from other cultures Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 15 Project GLAD Chula Vista Elementary School District Cultural Traditions from Around the World Level 2 SAMPLE DAILY LESSONS Day 1 Day 1 FOCUS/MOTIVATION • (CCD) Signal word: traditions • Awards: Continent Awards • Inquiry Charts: What do you know about cultural traditions? What would you like to learn about cultural traditions? Where can you get information about cultural traditions? • Big Book: Cultural Celebrations from Around the World • • Personal interaction: Share an important tradition in your family or one you’ve experienced Observation charts INPUT • Pictorial input chart of the world map • Draw important rivers

and lakes • Pictorial input chart of the United States (Statue of Liberty and other symbols) GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE • Motivational Poem: Traditions are important to us! • T-graph: Consideration INPUT • Pictorial input of bald eagle as a national emblem, animals known to this land, favorite national sport, and technological advances such as space shuttle. CLOSURE • Personal interaction: Share your favorite American tradition and describe a symbol used to represent it (e.g US flag is often used for 4th of July celebration) Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 16 Project G.LAD SAMPLE DAILY LESSONS READING/WRITING • Read aloud : Children Just like Me • Interactive Journals • Learning Logs • Home School Connection Writers Workshop • Set Standards, explain free choice writing • Mini Lesson: Model different genres of writing • Students write, teacher conferences •

Author’s Chair (model questioning and listening) Day 2: FOCUS/MOTIVATION • (CCD) New signal word: diversity • Poetry highlighting (regular plurals, irregular plurals) • Process inquiry chart/review input charts • Picture file cards on statue of liberty, American traditions, holidays, etc. • Awards: cultural celebrations • Review Home-school connection • INPUT • Review pictorial of world map • Comparative Input chart of Korean and American child and their families Guided Oral Practice • Poem: Traditions Here, Traditions There • Poem: Tradition Bugaloo READING AND WRITING • Expert Groups • Team Tasks • Poetry Packet • Focused reading • Interactive Journals • Exploration Report Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 17 SAMPLE DAILY LESSONS Writer’s workshop • Mini Lesson: Catchy Beginnings- Tooth Traditions from Around the World • • • • •

Students write, share, and respond Teacher conferencing Author’s Chair (model questioning and listening) Read: Everyone Cooks Rice Read aloud: Come home with us CLOSURE • Personal interaction: Share which traditions you enjoyed learning about the most? • Learning logs • Process inquiry chart Day 3: FOCUS/MOTIVATION • CCD Signal word: tolerance GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE • SPC/Farmer in the dell: children (read, trade, flip chant) • Understand and explain common antonyms/synonyms • Here there frame • Poem: Sound Off INPUT • Review input with cards • Timeline- World Traditions and Traditions in the United States READING/WRITING • Team Tasks/Expert Groups • Oral Team Evaluation -(from T-graph) • Process Grid -First row uses subject taught during input • Coop Strip Paragraph -Read, revise, edit • Story Map Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 18 SAMPLE DAILY

LESSONS Writer’s workshop • Mini Lesson: Sketching as a pre-write • Students write, share, and respond • Teacher conferencing • Author’s Chair (model questioning and listening) • Read aloud: Come and play with us • Read aloud: Come and eat with us • Writing time • Poetry writing-descriptive language CLOSURE • Read the walls • Add to T-graph Day 4 FOCUS/MOTIVATION • CCD Signal word: generations • Awards: Traditions from the continent of Asia • Process inquiry chart INPUT • Review vocabulary of comparative input chart • GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE • Poetry chanting: I’m an American • Match foods, words, continents, transportation with various cultures label, and categorize file cards • Pick file cards that are interesting and share two high level sentences about each READING/WRITING • Leveled reading groups Coop strip paragraph (Struggling readers) • ELD group Frame (often story retell) Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena

Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 19 SAMPLE DAILY LESSONS Writer’s workshop • Students write, share, and respond • Teacher conferencing • Author’s Chair (model questioning and listening) CLOSURE • • • Personal interaction: Share three things you learned about Asian traditions read the walls Process inquiry chart Day 5 Focus • CCD Signal word: ancestors Input • Narrative Input Chart- A Family from Cambodia Guided Oral Practice • Poem: An Important Tradition • Found Poem: Celebrations • Picture file cards: Familiar vs. not familiar Reading/ Writing • Ear to ear reading • DRTA: You Be Me, I’ll be You- by Pili Mandelbaum • Focused reading-Read the walls with personal cognitive content • Dictionary/picture • Poetry booklet Closure • Read the walls • Process charts Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 20

Did you know that Asia is the largest continent in the world? Did you know that penguins live in Antarctica? Did you know that in Europe, North Africa, United States & South America many people speak Spanish? Did you know that there are four oceans in the world? Did you know there are 7 continents in the world? Did you know that in Africa drums are used to make music and announce special meetings and important news in many villages. Did you know that African people come from large families called tribes. Did you know that jumping over sticks is a favorite game for many African children. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 21 The Important Book About Cultural Traditions From Around the World Written By: Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 22 The

important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. In Brazil, many people celebrate the famous “Carnival.” This holiday came from the Shrove Tuesday commemoration in Portugal. During the “Carnival”, Brazilians, especially in Rio, are part of masquerades, theme balls, organized parades with thousands of dances from Samba schools. People watching the parade often get caught in the excitement and eventually join in the parade. But, the important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 23 The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. In Germany, the Christmas holiday starts in December with the “Christkindlesmarkt” or otherwise known as

a toy fair in Nuremberg. This market is held outdoor and it is very huge. Germans can shop for mechanical toys from Germany’s toy factory or toys imported from all over the world. They sell gingerbread figures, glass ornaments of small animals etc. While the markets are open, Christmas carolers contribute to the festive air. But, the important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 24 The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. In Israel, Jewish New Year (otherwise known as Rosh Hashanah) is in September or October according to the lunar calendar. Unlike, the American New Year, Rosh Hashanah is not received with fireworks, music, or loud noise. It is a time when Jewish people think seriously about the

past year. It is a custom to sound the shofar or ram’s horn. People believe that it has the power to drive away evil spirits and cause destruction for the enemy. But, the important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 25 The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. People from Mexico create very elaborate Christmas celebrations. The nine days before Christmas are called the “posadas.” Every night during posadas, friends and family join together to celebrate. Everyone is dressed in biblical costumes. They travel to their neighbors’ homes and ask for shelter. Every night before the last one, they are turned away. On the last night, they find refuge and a huge and wonderful party is held for everyone.

But, the important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 26 The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. In China, the Chi Hsi Festival is their Chinese Valentine’s Day. This is a celebration that happens the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar year. They celebrate Chi Hsi during the month of September. Many believe this is the time when the legendary “Ghosts” roam the land. The festival that takes place has nothing to do with the ghosts! It is a very special day for the people who love each other. But, the important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss

and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 27 The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. The festivals of Mexico are well known for their colorful decorations, energetic music, parades, and cultural significance. Los Días de los Muertos, (The Days of the Dead) is a festival which honors and remembers ancestors. Día de los Muertos is celebrated on November 2. It is one of the most important holidays celebrated during the year in Mexico. Día de los Muertos is a feast day and not a sad affair. Families remember their ancestors and honor them by visiting cemeteries. Día de los Muertos is a celebration for people in which they remember the memory of their relatives. The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula

Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 28 The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. In China, the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, starts at the beginning of spring. It occurs somewhere between January 30 and February 20. Chinese New Year is China’s biggest holiday. As part of the Chinese New Year celebration, people buy presents, decorations, special foods and new clothing. It is celebrated as a tradition in order to welcome a new year filled with luck and prosperity. The important thing about traditions is that they are part of a culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 29 A Family from Cambodia Narrative Input Hi, my name is Roattank Sous and I live in an apartment in Boston, Massachusetts. I live with my mother and father, my

brother and sister and my grandmother and grandfather also live with us; this is one of traditions. My sister and I were born in the United States. Most of our family was born in Cambodia. In Cambodia, my father lived with his family in the city of Phnom Penh (Puh NAHM PEHN). There were not many cars there Even taxi drivers drove three wheeled bicycles that looked like giant tricycles. Phnom Penh is often called the city of holidays.” A holiday is a day to celebrate someone or something special. My father remembers how he celebrated New Year’s Day. It is one of the most important holidays in Cambodia. New Year’s Day is in April in Cambodia, not January 1st as it is in the United States. On New Year’s Day, my father sang and danced and ate special foods. He played games with other boys and girls. My parents and grandparents left Cambodia because of a terrible war. They decided to come to the United States At first, living in the US was not easy for my family. Imagine going to a

place where you could not understand anything people said. Imagine not knowing how to shop for food, how to turn the lights on or off, or how to read the signs. That’s what happened to my parents For my family, everything in the U.S was strange They didn’t know about supermarkets. In Cambodia, fresh food was sold in outdoor supermarkets. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 30 In Cambodia, people shopped everyday for just enough food for that day. Think about how often your family shops for food? The money was new to my family, too. The coins and dollars in Cambodia are different from American money. Using different kind of money was hard for them. Our alphabet is not the same they use in Cambodia. My father had to study very hard to learn to read, write and speak English. Now my family enjoys life in the US. We go to the beach together in the summer. My father still likes to go

shopping for food every day. Although we embrace American traditions we still maintain many of our own cultural traditions. During the winter in Boston, I can play in the snow. We could not do that in Cambodia. It never snows there My parents talk about life in Cambodia. They remind everyone in our family about things that are important to them. Showing good manners and working hard in school are some of those things. I am now learning about the good things from both countries. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 31 Cultural Traditions From Around the World Poetry Packet Traditions Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 32 (Sung to the tune of “The Ants Go Marching”) Traditions are important to us Hooray! Hooray! Traditions are important to us Hooray! Hooray! We practice them day to

day, From them we have a lot to say, They shape our culture today, today! Traditions and culture integrateHooray! Hooray! Traditions and culture integrateHooray! Hooray! From them we learn to celebrate And observe important holidays, And traditions unite us. today, today! Traditions teach diversity Hooray! Hooray! Traditions teach diversity Hooray! Hooray! We learn about how people live The more we learn, the more we give, It makes us a better world, in which to live Today! Today! Today! Today! - Gloria Velarde Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 33 Traditions Here, Traditions There Traditions here, traditions there, Traditions, traditions everywhere. Old traditions celebrated, Interesting traditions admired Unbelievable traditions respected, and new traditions brewing. Traditions in China, Traditions in Egypt, Traditions over generations and traditions all around the world. Traditions

here, Traditions there, Traditions, traditions everywhere. Traditions! Traditions! Traditions! L. Beifuss Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 34 Sound Off- Traditions We just know what we’ve been told! We just know what we’ve been told! Traditions are worth their weight in gold. Traditions are worth their weight in gold. Kwanza, Hanukah, and Ramadan too! Kwanza, Hanukah, and Ramadan too! Teach culture to us that’s new. Teach culture to us that’s new. Sound off! Sound off! Sound off! Traditions! They’re part of culture! 1-2-3-4 They’re cool! Traditions started long ago. Traditions started long ago. They help us learn as we grow. They help us learn as we grow. We learn to value and tolerate. We learn to value and tolerate. Respect for all cultures is really great! Respect for all cultures is really great! Sound off Sound off! Sound off! -Gloria Velarde Traditions!

They’re part of culture! 1-2-3-4! They’re cool! Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 35 An Important Tradition I know an important tradition an extremely important tradition, an extremely important tradition, in which ancestors are remembered and honored. Special altars are made Rare, fragrant flowers are arranged, Candles are lit, On the second day of every November. I know an important tradition, an extremely important tradition, an extremely important tradition, by the name of “Día de los Muertos.” -Gloria Velarde Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 36 I know an interesting celebration, An extremely interesting celebration, An extremely interesting celebration, that comes from Mexico. Everyone calls it “Day of the Dead.” People making alters for their loved ones.

People putting candles at night to create a walk way for their dead. And loud crowds eating!, singing!, dancing! I know an interesing celebration An extremely interesting celebration An extremely interesting celebration That I celebrate every year! By Lorena Beifuss Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 37 Tradition Bugaloo I’m a North American and I’m here to say I’m proud of our traditions in the U.SA Sometimes we eat turkey, sometimes we wear green, and even grown ups enjoy Halloween. Christmas, New Year’s and Independence too, Doing the tradition bugaloo. We love celebrating Valentine’s Day Building more friendships in every way. If you study our traditions you will learn Patriotism is everywhere you turn. Christmas, New Year’s and Independence too, Doing the tradition bugaloo. In America you can celebrate, Some of these traditions that are so great. Some from the north,

some from the south and some from the east and west They all agree, and wouldn’t you traditions are the best!! Christmas, New Year’s and Independence too, Doing the tradition bugaloo. L.Beifuss Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 38 I’m An American I’m an American and I’m here to say I’m proud of my country, the U.SA Sometimes I play baseball, sometimes I read a book But usually I go and take a look Visiting places Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge Doing the North American Bugaloo North Americans celebrate the 4th of July, don’t you know? So I take a look and study our history Things can tell how we live in our day How we have fun and play Visiting places Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge Doing the North American Bugaloo Which continent do you think I live in? Do you know? Just look at a map or a globe Relief map, physical map, what tools! It shows the U.SA is

just too cool! Visiting places Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge Doing the North American Bugaloo Adapted by Lorena Beifuss Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 39 Celebrations I shall dance tonight. When the dusk comes crawling, There will be dancing and feasting. I shall dance with the others in cirlces, in leaps, in stomps. Laughter and talk will weave into the night, Among the fires of my people. Games will be played And I shall be a part of it. Alonso Lopez Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 40 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) Interview your parents. Describe one thing that was difficult for your family or ancestors when they arrived to the United States. Why was it difficult? Parent signature Student Project

GLAD 09/06 Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 41 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) Together with your parents discuss the traditions that are important to you and your family. Explain why these traditions are so important Please include a sketch with your explanation Parent signature Student Project GLAD 09/06 Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 42 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) What are some of the things that you think you inherited from family/ancestors? It could be the way you look, how you think, traditions passed on, celebrations, etc. Please include a sketch with your explanation Parent signature Student Project GLAD 09/06 Cultural Traditions

from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 43 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) When the Sous family arrived to the United States from Cambodia they had to learn many new things about America. Discuss with your parents what were some of things your family/ancestors had to learn when they too arrived to America. Parent signature Student Project GLAD 09/06 Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 44 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) Compare your family traditions to any of the traditions you’ve learned about. How are your family traditions different or similar to the traditions we’ve studied in class. Parent signature Student Project GLAD 09/06 Cultural Traditions from around the World

Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 45 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) Together with your parents discuss the traditions that are important to you and your family. Explain why these traditions are so important Please include a sketch with your explanation. Con tus padres habla sobre las tradiciones que son importantes para ti y para tu familia. Explica las razones por las cuales estas tradiciones son tan importantes. Incluye un dibujo con tu explicación Firma de los padres Firma del estudiante Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 46 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) When the Sous family arrived to the United States they had to learn many new things about America. Discuss with your parents what were some of the things your family/ancestors

had to learn when they too arrived in America. Cuando la familia Sous llegó a los Estados Unidos tenian que aprender muchas cosas nuevas sobre América. Habla con tus padres sobre algunas de las cosas que tuvó que aprender tu familia o que tuvieron que aprender tus antepasados al llegar a América. Firma de los padres Firma del estudiante Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 47 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) What are some of the things that you think you inherited from family/ancestors? It could be the way you look, how you think, traditions, passed on, celebrations, etc. Please include a sketch with your explanation. Cuáles son algunas de las cosas que tu piensas heredaste de tu familia o de tus antepasados? Puede ser tu forma de ser, tu manera de pensar, tus tradiciones, celebraciones, etc.- describelas Incluye un

dibujo con tu explicación. Firma de los padres Firma del estudiante Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 48 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) Compare your family traditions to any of the traditions you’ve learned about. How are your family traditions different or similar to the traditions we’ve studied in class? Compara las tradiciones que tiene tu familia con las tradiciones que hemos estudiado en clase. Cómo son tus tradiciones diferentes o similares a esas que hemos estudiado en clase? Firma de los padres Firma del estudiante Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 49 Project G.LAD TRADITIONS UNIT HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION (PRIMARY) Interview your parents. Describe one thing that was difficult

for your family or ancestos when they arrived to the United States. Why was it difficult? Entrevista a tus padres. Describe algunas cosas que fueron difíciles para tu familia o para tus antepasados cuando primero llegaron a los Estados Unidos. Pórque fueron estas cosas difíciles? Firma de los padres Firma del estudiante Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 50 Expert Group- Russian Winter Festival Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. It used to be part of an even larger country called the Soviet Union, but it broke into republics which became separate countries. Eleven of these Republics decided to stay together and form what today is Russia. Three quarters of Russia is located in the continent of Asia, and one quarter is located in the continent of Europe. The Russian Winter Festival is one of the most important traditional

celebrations. It is a celebration of the coming New Year It is celebrated for 12 days, between December 25th through January 24th. Although Christmas is not officially recognized, the Russian Winter Festival is very similar to Christmas. New Year’s Day is the most important day during the festival Evergreen trees are decorated. They are called New Year’s Trees Toys are Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 51 given to children by Grandfather Frost, along with spicy ginger cakes. Grandfather Frost looks a little like Santa Claus. Matryoshka dolls are also traditional gifts. When they are opened they show several smaller dolls inside. Christmas cards are not exchanged because cards are not printed Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 52 Expert Groups- Chinese New Year Chinese New Year,

also known as the Spring Festival, starts at the beginning of spring. It occurs somewhere between January 30 and February 20. Each Chinese year is represented by a repeated cycle of 12 animals Chinese New Year is China’s biggest holiday. China is located in Asia As part of the Chinese New Year celebration, people buy presents, decorations, special foods and new clothing. It is celebrated as a tradition in order to welcome a new year filled with luck and prosperity. Days before the New Year celebration, Chinese families are busy cleaning their home. It is believed the cleaning sweeps away bad luck and makes the house ready for good luck to enter. All brooms and dust pans are put away on New Years Eve so good luck cannot be swept away. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 53 The New Years Eve supper is a feast with all the members of the family getting together. One popular food is

"jiaozi" which are dumplings boiled in water. After dinner, the whole family stays up all night playing cards, board games or watching TV programs dedicated to the New Years celebration. Lights in the house are kept on during the whole night. At midnight, the sky is lit up by fireworks which symbolize the sending out of the old year and the welcoming in of the new year. People open all the windows and doors in the house in order to let the old year go out. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 54 Expert Group- Rosh Hashanah In Israel, the Jewish New Year (otherwise known as Rosh Hashanah) is in September or October, according to the lunar calendar. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated in Israel. Israel is in the continent of Asia Unlike the American New Year, Rosh Hashanah is not celebrated with fireworks, music, or loud noise. It is a time when Jewish people think seriously about the

past year. Like in America during a new year, Jewish people make resolutions, or plans for a better life. It is a custom to sound the shofar or ram’s horn. It is sounded in the synagogue for a total of 100 notes. The shofar during Rosh Hashanah is used to “awaken” the hearts of people and to announce this important holiday. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 55 No work is permitted during Rosh Hashanah. Families spend much of the day in a synagogue, praying. A popular custom during this holiday is to eat apples or bread dipped in honey, as a symbol for a “sweet” new year. The tradition of giving and receiving New Year greetings, is another way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Many families use this time of the year to send cards and to spend time with friends and family. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD -

Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 56 Expert Groups- Día de Los Muertos Los Días de los Muertos, (The Days of the Dead) is a festival which honors and remembers ancestors. Día de los Muertos is celebrated on November 2. It is one of the most important holidays celebrated during the year in Mexico. Mexico is in the continent of North America Día de los Muertos is a feast day and not a sad affair. Families remember their ancestors and honor them by visiting cemeteries. Día de los Muertos is a celebration for people in which they remember the memory of their relatives Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 57 As families prepare for this important festival and holiday, they create special crafts. The creation of special decorations is a family tradition Children help their families prepare for this feast. Special markets sell sugar skulls with icing, candles, sweet breads, and special

tissue paper called papel picado. Flowers are also purchased at the market These flowers are called cempazuchiles, or marigold flowers. Families are very busy during this time creating altars in honor of their ancestors. This special holiday involves all the family and is celebrated throughout all Mexico. Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 58 Cultural Traditions From Around the World Process Grid Cultural Tradition Country of Origin Continent Why it is celebrated? Interesting Fact Dia De Los Muertos Chinese New Year Russian Winter Festival Rosh Hashanah Cultural Traditions from around the World Level 2 CA Lorena Beifuss and Gloria Velarde - Chula Vista ESD - Project G.LAD (09/06 JB) 59