Unit 1 Week 2

Weekly Concept Traditions Essential Question What can traditions teach you about cultures?

SHARING TRADITIONS My family and I live in Alaska. Today my grandpa is teaching us how to drum and use traditional Yupik dance fans. Traditions are passed down in my family. Traditions help me learn about my culture and customs. My family's traditions make me proud. Talk About It Write words you have learned about traditions. Then talk with a partner about how your family shares traditions.

Vocabulary Use the picture and the sentence to talk with a partner about each word.

Your Turn Pick three words. Then write three questions for your partner to answer.

Genre. Realistic Fiction The Deam Catcher Essential Question What can traditions teach you about cultures? Read how Peter learns about his culture.

Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks, and his stomach hurt. He didn't know what to do. Grandmother was waiting for him on the front porch. “ What's wrong, Biyen?" said Peter's grandmother. Biyen was the Ojibwe name for Peter. He called her Nokomis, which means grandmother. Peter looked up. " I have to give a presentation where I talk about a family tradition. I know we have lots of beliefs and customs. Can you remind me of one?" Nokomis smiled and nodded her head. " Come with me, " she said.