I.  Bellwork:

Questions & Answers

1. Explain what most cultures have in common with each other? (p.39)
2. Provide 2 examples of subcultures in American society.
3. Provide 2 examples of countercultures in American society.

II.  Objectives:

• Analyze the commonalities and variances which exist between and within cultures.
• Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.
• Gather information and produce a clear coherent writing based upon the task

III. Discuss

• How Culture Drives Behaviors

IV.  Notebook

A.  Flow Chart:  Relationship between cultural diffusion, leveling, and assimilation

V.   Classwork

A. Claim Statement (Summative)

Should the U.S. require people to learn and speak English before they can attain citizenship?

Resources:

• https://www.businessweek.com/debateroom/archives/2008/08/immigrants_should_learn_english.html
• https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics-jan-june13-immigration_06-21/
• S. Citizenship: Say It in English

1. Make your claim based upon the above question and provide support.3 pts
2. Identify the counterclaim and related support then refute it. – 3 pts.

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