Grammar- Adjectives: Heritage

I would consider this icebreaker to be an important aspect of bridging EL students with culturally immersive education, since the US is famously known as a multicultural “melting pot” (The US culture contains many different types of heritages, whereas other countries are not used to this aspect of life). This lesson will focus on listening/ speaking, with the emphasis of grammar usage (adjectives).

This speaking (Flip) exercise is meant as an icebreaker or can be taught over several lessons for students to learn some adjectives, and understand the importance of respecting other’s heritage and culture.

Recording tools, such as Flip, may be used for steps 3 and 4

As an Ice breaker, the teacher will introduce students to the definition of what heritage is, and then play a short 1:30 minute video of some helpful adjectives and ideas of how to approiorately and respectfully approach other people’s heritage / culture .

The exercise is then followed by a few questions the teacher can ask the students to help them build critical thinking skills, use the

new adjectives, and to inspire students to be mindful when approaching other cultures.

This can turn into a full lesson plan, or be used as a quick ice breaker for our ELL students.

Step 1: What is heritage?

Meaning of heritage in English - from https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/heritage

her-i-tage (noun ) US /ˈher.ɪ.t̬ɪdʒ/ 1. [ U ]features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance:

Example Sentences:

These monuments are a vital part of the cultural heritage of South America.

Part of our country's heritage has been destroyed.

2. a person's racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural background:

Example Sentences:

• I am an American of Persian heritage.

• They are proud of their Jewish and Palestinian heritages.

• Historical and government records can help you trace your heritage.

• They consider the building to be an important part of region's heritage.

• A fund has been set up to preserve the town's heritage.

• Whatever your culture, whatever your heritage, whatever your background, we as a community will support you.

• "What's your heritage?" "I'm part Brazilian and part Chinese."

(See alsodual heritage - the fact of having two different racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural backgrounds ) mixed heritage

Step 2: Video

Teacher may emphasize the importance of adjectives in this video by asking the students to note any adject

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqlZtsPj9Vw

ives they might relate to or have a question about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqlZtsPj9Vw

Step 3: Review Adjectives

• Some questions for students to consider:

What adjectives did you notice throughout the video?

Are you able to use these words in a complete sentence to describe your self or someone else?

1. adventurous

example: My friend loves to travel around the world and discover new cultures. She is quite brave and adventurous.

2. inconsiderate

example: Kevin is quite an inconsiderate boy, he should learn how to speak to women.

3. conscientious

example: Whenever I am in a new enviorment, I am extra conscientious with my words because I do not want to hurt anyones feelings.

4. multicultural

example: The school marketing director tried to highlight the multicultual student body.

Step 4:

Scafollding questions to consider:

1. What does heritage mean to you?

2. How would you describe yourself?

3. Can you recall some of the tips the video ?

4. Could you provide any tips for others?