For Next Week:
 Review Pronunciation:
/s/ // /z/ /∆/ /v/ /f/ /w/ /r/ /l/
 Grammar Focus, page 35, Parts A and B ONLY.
 Grammar Focus, page 37, Part A ONLY.
 Word Power, page 37, Part A ONLY.
 Define the Vocabulary for Unit 6:
 Electrical Appliances
 Curtain, Blinds, Window Shade
 Exchange, Return, Refund
 Stove, Electric/Gas Oven
 Above, Below, Next to
 Fireplace, Chimney
 Ruined
 Carpet, Rug, Door Mat
 April 29 – Lesson 8: Unit 5: Crossing Cultures
 May 6 - Lesson 9: Unit 6:What’s Wrong With It?
 May 13 - Lesson 10: Unit 7: The World We Live In
Prepare for Quiz #2
 May 20 - Lesson 11: Quiz#2/Prepare for Presentation
#2
 May 27 - Lesson 12: Presentation #2
***This is Only for Thursday DC11 and DC12. The dates are
different for other classes. If you have questions, e-mail
Daily Communication
Lesson 8: Crossing Cultures
With Miss Voortman
PRONUNCIATION - /L/
 Lovely
Pail
 Lentil
 Tile
 Meal
 Bail

 Snail
 Steal
 Thrill
 Fulfill
 Rubble
 Likeable
 Table
 Stable
 I like learning English
fail
tile
little
trouble
probable
kill
meal
lentil
portable
available
pail
stall
double
likeable
humble
 wear/wail
WORD
PAIRS
 fire/file
 rubber/rubble
 tarry/tally
 renter/rental
 fair/fail
 steer/steal
 mere/meal
 wire/while
 bereave/believe
 mare/mail
 appear/appeal
pommel/palmer
bumble/bummer
humble/hummer
dimple/dimmer
nimble/limber
rubble/rubber
label/labor
ladle/later
SIMPLE SENTENCES TO PRACTICE:
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Seth and Tess are very humble people. They are
very admirable. When we gather together, we
always do lovely things for others.
I have a younger brother and sister. When we ate
a meal together, it was always double the trouble
for my mother.
Seeing the Bigger Picture:
Each Group Has One Small
Piece of a Larger Picture.
Discuss and answer:
• What do you think the larger
picture is of?
• What piece of the picture do
you think you have?
• What evidence do you have
to support your conclusion?
Seeing the Bigger Picture:
Piece #1
Piece #3
Piece #5
Piece #2
Piece #6
Piece #4
DO NOT SHARE WHAT THE PICTURE IS WITH OTHER CLASSES!!!
Seeing the Bigger Picture:
Each Group Has One Small
Piece of a Larger Picture.
Discuss and answer:
• What do you think the larger
picture is of?
• What piece of the picture do
you think you have?
• What evidence do you have
to support your conclusion?
DO NOT SHARE WHAT THE PICTURE IS WITH OTHER CLASSES!!!
Unit 5: Crossing Cultures
Culture Defined:
The shared beliefs, customs and values of a
particular nation or people that result in
characteristic behavior
Unit 5: Crossing Cultures
Dimensions of Culture:
Visible:
 Behavior - daily habits of people
 Customs - a practice followed by people
Question: What are some visible behaviors in Chinese culture?
Invisible:
 Assumptions - things that are understood
 Values - things that are important
 Beliefs - things that are seen as truth
Question: What are some invisible dimensions of Chinese culture?
Group Discussion:
Is there only one Chinese culture?
What things about Chinese culture should a
visitor to your country know about? Discuss
the following aspects:
 Visiting Someone’s Home: What is expected of the
guest/host?
 Holidays: When are they? What are some of the important
traditions?
 Social Customs: What is appropriate for dating, social
activities, marriage?
 The Arts: Music, Dance, Literature, Writing?
 Educational Culture: Who is educated? Why/How are they
educated?
 Religion: What are some traditions and practices?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding:
 What is Intercultural Communication?
Intercultural: describes
understanding the differences between
people of a different cultural identity,
language or behavior.
Communication: describes the
exchanging of information between
others by speaking, writing or other
behaviors. Both verbal and non-verbal
My Big Fat Greek Wedding:
 What are some differences that you notice
between Ian and Toula’s families?
 Did the two families attempt to understand one
another?
 What happens when we don’t try to understand or
relate to other cultures/types of people? What
happens when we do?
 What are some stereotypes you have about
different cultures? Americans? Indians? Africans?
 What are some Chinese stereotypes? How does
this make you feel when people pre-judge you
and your culture?
 How can we be more tolerant/understanding of
other cultures?
 Do you think this is important? Why?
For Next Week:
Review Pronunciation:
/s/ // /z/ /∆/ /v/ /f/ /w/ /r/ /l/
Grammar Focus, page 35, Parts A and B ONLY.
Grammar Focus, page 37, Part A ONLY.
Word Power, page 37, Part A ONLY.
Define the Vocabulary for Unit 6:
Electrical Appliances
Exchange, Return, Refund
Above, Below, Next to
Ruined
Curtain, Blinds, Window Shade
Stove, Electric/Gas Oven
Fireplace, Chimney
Carpet, Rug, Door Mat