Daily Archives July 11, 2015

Multiculturalism

Crime and Violence in the United States Globalization

A. Discussion

Discuss these questions with your classmates:

• Why do you think the crucible and the patchwork quilt are often used as symbols of the multicultural character of U. S. society?

• What does the cru...

Family in the United States

Assign one group member to write down the questions; all members will help plan and compose the questions. For the lecture on the fam­ily, write five short-answer questions that can be answered with a few words or sentences...

A. Discussion

Discuss the following questions with your classmates:

• Does this wedding look similar to weddings in your country?

• How do you think this couple will celebrate the birth of their baby?

• What is happening in the bottom photo?

(w! B. Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Read through the sentences,...

A. Discussion

Discuss the following questions with your classmates:

• Where do you think the people in the picture are?

• What are the people doing?

• What do you think the expression "freedom of religion" means?

• Are there many different religions in your country?

Q B...

Family in the United States

Religion

Passages:

Birth, Marriage, and Death

A. Discussion

Discuss the following questions with your classmates:

• How typical do you think the first picture is of U. S. families?

• Are single-parent families common in your country?

• Is it common for parents in your ...