Anc Civ
Mr. St. Pierre
CULTURE ESSAY
Name: __________________________________________Date______________
Block______________
This will be your first writing assignment of the year. We will be taking our
time making sure everyone knows what is expected of them for this essay. Using
your knowledge of the concept of culture you are assigned to write a three
paragraph about our study of what culture is. Each paragraph should be at least 5
sentences.
Directions: We are going to be writing this essay as a step by step process.
Therefore fill out each paragraph’s graphic organizer in COMPLETE SENTENCES as
assigned each night for homework.
Culture Essay Graphic Organizer
Paragraph 1:
What is Culture?:
TOPIC SENTENCE: What is culture?
SUPPORTING DETAIL #1
What is a cultural trait?
SUPPORTING DETAIL #2
What is heritage?
SUPPORTING DETAIL #2
How can your heritage help describe
your culture?
(Use an example gathered from your
cultural interview)
TRANSITION SENTENCE How can you
be a part of more than one culture?
Paragraph 2
Elements of Culture
Topic Sentence:
What do all cultures have in common?
(The four elements of culture)
SUPPORTING DETAIL #1
How is Behavior an element of all
cultures?
(definition, examples)
Supporting Detail #2
How are customs an element of all
Cultures?
(definition, examples)
Supporting Detail #3
How are beliefs an element of all
cultures
Supporting Details #4
How is work an element of all cultures?
Transition Sentence:
Even though all cultures share these
elements….
What happens when cultures clash?
Paragraph 3
Cultural Interaction
Topic Sentence:
Culture definition in your own words
Supporting Detail #1
How do people assimilate into new
cultures?
Supporting Detail #2
What happens when cultures clash?
Supporting Detail #3
What is cultural sensitivity? How does it
help people?
Closing Sentence:
How is culture define you as a person?