CP+Chick,+Jennifer

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 * Unit Title:** //Defining Culture through Connections// **Grade Level(s):** //11-12//
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** //Reading//
 * Key Words:** //Cultural Literature, technology integration//
 * Designed by:** //Jennifer Chick// **Time Frame:** //One Quarter//
 * School District:** //RSU #9// **School:** //Mt. Blue High School//

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * Sometimes it seems that in the world, or even the classroom students are very disconnected. This should no longer be an issue if students are learning about other cultures and how to connect with them. Major ways students can come to terms with other cultures is to read cultural literature, and to use a variety of technology to help connect to other cultures. If students can understand that multiple sources of cultural literature will give them a better understanding of culture as a whole they are more likely to be engaged in reading, and exploring the world around them. One of the best ways to prepare students for the real world is to give them a variety of media sources to work with. This will not only develop their understanding of culture, but it will help them interact with it, teach it to others, and find new ways of expressing their opinions on it. Finally, studying other cultures, and what culture is, can help expand a student's linguistic skills. Vocabulary can especially be used to help students comprehend what culture actually is and how it is different to each person. Students should become more aware of other cultures that directly affect their own at the present time. This can help them start to develop opinions on politics and break down any stereotypes that may have influenced their understanding up to this point. While doing all of this studying into culture, students can also develop their literary analysis skills by recognizing how and where the author gives insight into the culture they are writing about.