It's a Family Affair
Understanding traditions, beliefs, and customs
Phase 1
Read Family Pictures by Carmen Garva
Select activity from book
Teach vocabulary
Discuss picture from book
Brainstorm different family traditions
Students bring something that represents a family tradition
Pick favorite tradition of their own and write about it
Discuss possible origins and identify possible resources
Phase 2
Create a new tradition
Ask questions
Provide graphic organizer
Create a presentation to display food, decorations, music, art, or dance