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Read Book: "It’s Back to School We Go!: First Day Stories from Around the World" What is culture?: Culture Powerpoint
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Discuss different countries around the world. Students write down first, second, third, and fourth choices of countries.
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Countries and groups are assigned. Start planning in groups and choose jobs.
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Students plan what they will research on the assigned country.
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Research assigned country using books and computers in library.
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Start speech draft using research findings.
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Conference with teacher on speech. Edit/revise speech.
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Using sloppy copy edits, create a final copy.
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Type final draft of speech with fourth grade buddies. Share on Google Docs.
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Send home culture kit directions. Students work on artifacts and box at home.
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Culture Kits due.
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Culture Kit presentations
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Culture Kit presentations.
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Culture Kit presentations.
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Students receive assessment for Culture Kit and speech.