Due Date: November 23, 2009
Culture consists of traditions, beliefs, values, language, architecture and cuisine. (to name a few) The culture of WMS, has its own set of beliefs and language that might have some differences with the culture of your home.
During this time of year, we sometimes hear this phrase, ‘Because its tradition, that’s why!” by members of our family. I know growing up I did not like going to my grandparent’s house in Queens for Thanksgiving, but it was tradition.
Your goal is to talk to some members of your family and examine your culture. Here are the following options:
1. Recipe of a Culturally Significant Dish.
Bring to class the recipe of something that is traditionally prepared in your home. It could be something that is made around a certain type of holiday, or maybe just a family favorite. In addition to the recipe, bring in an explanation of the significance of the recipe typed.
2. Traditions
In a 1-2 page essay, explain any tradition in your family. This could be taking a vacation to a certain location, to rooting for a certain sports team. Try to explain how or why that tradition started. What type of tradition would you like to start?
Directions:
Part I. Read the following segment of essay on Harry Potter. As you are reading the essay circle mistakes that the author (Mr. Mullady) has made in the paper. Be sure to look for the following mistakes: run on sentences, incorrect thesis statement, spelling, and capitalization.
Part II.
Rewrite the Thesis Paragraph of the essay. Use the format that was discussed in class. Then, make an outline of what the rest of the essay should look like.
His parents were murdered. An abusive aunt and uncle raised him. His cousin bullied him and at school was a social outcast. Despite these horrific facts, Harry Potter was a generous, kind, loyal, and brave young man, who risked his life to save others and did not let his past get in the way of his future. Is Harry Potter a role model for young people? I say, “Yes.”
Harry’s childhood was marked with tragedy at an early statge. Born to wizard parents James and Lilly Potter, Harry’s parents were grisly murdered by Lord Voldermort when he was a baby. Growing up, Harry was raised by his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon Dursley. The Dursley’s had one son, Dudley who was showered with love and affection while Harry was neglected. Harry was forced to live in the cupboard under the stairs and wear hand me downs while Dudley was given anything he wanted.
When Harry is admitted into Hogwarts he meets Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley. Ron and Hermoine are two of Harry’s closest friends and the three of them are members of the Griffindor House.
