Teaching Proposal: Identity & Culture through Language by Andrés Salazar

Instructions

greivin14ms — 2025-07-04 20:44:32 UTC

Read the short bios of famous role models in English-speaking cultures (provided via PDF).
Think of a role model from your own culture.
Post a Padlet note with:
- Their name
- A short paragraph comparing the two role models
- A photo or image.
Comment on 2 classmates’ posts: What did you find interesting about their comparison?

Instructions

greivin14ms — 2025-07-04 20:52:56 UTC

Look at the examples of cultural traditions around the world.
Post a photo or drawing of a tradition your family celebrates.
Write a short paragraph (3–4 sentences):
- What is the tradition?
- Why is it meaningful to you?
- Is it similar to any tradition in the examples?

Instructions

greivin14ms — 2025-07-04 20:57:18 UTC

Reflect on everything you’ve learned.
Write a journal entry (100–150 words) answering:
- What surprised me about English-speaking cultures?
- What is different or similar to my culture?
- What did I learn about myself?
Post it here.

Example:

greivin14ms — 2025-07-04 21:02:45 UTC

One thing that surprised me about English-speaking cultures, especially in the U.S. and the UK, is how individualism is so important. People are encouraged to express their opinions, follow their dreams, and make their own path in life. In my culture, we also support personal goals, but family decisions and expectations are often more important.

A tradition that really stood out to me was Thanksgiving in the U.S. We don’t celebrate that in my country, but we have something similar when families gather for special meals on national holidays. The idea of showing gratitude reminded me of how we value respect and togetherness in our culture too.

Through this activity, I realized that even though cultures can seem very different, we often care about the same values: family, respect, and community. I also learned that I enjoy reflecting on these topics, and I want to keep learning about other cultures in the future.

Instructions

2025-07-05 00:16:10 UTC

Read a short text about name traditions across cultures and languages.
Interview classmates about the meaning and origin of their names.
In groups, compare how names are chosen and used in different cultures.
individually write a paragraph about the cultural meaning of your name.
Share with the class what you found out about your name.

Instructions

2025-07-05 00:32:32 UTC

In trios, Learners are given English proverbs (e.g., “The early bird catches the worm”).
Discuss the meaning and find a similar proverb in your own language.
Each group create a visual poster with both versions and explain them to the class.

Example

2025-07-05 00:33:56 UTC

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

(En las malas se conocen a los amigos.)