UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY
WRITING:
How are we different?
Structure of a paragraph
Supporting idea 1 + Explanations

Supporting idea 2 + Explanations

Supporting idea 3+ Explanations
Topic sentence
Concluding sentence
Structure of an essay
Specific idea 1 + Evidence (Explanations)

Specific idea 2 + Evidence (Explanations)

Specific idea 3 + Evidence (Explanations)
Introduction: General ideas
Conclusion: Summary
Put the jumbled-up paragraphs from a text about typical American characteristics in order to make a meaningful text.
Task 1
VOCABULARY
Chủng tộc
Prestige
Individuality
quyền cá nhân
Có lẽ, có thể
Practical
In short, these features are believed to be part of the American character, but like many other things in modern society, they may change over time. 
America is a large country with people from different backgrounds and races so it is difficult to talk about the typical American. However, it is believed that there are some characteristics shared by most American. 
Another typical American feature is the importance they place on money and the things it can buy. In fact, money is more important than prestige to them. 
Perhaps the most important of these is individuality and individual rights. This characteristic originates in the days of the founding fathers, who were very strong individuals. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people. 
Finally, in most American families, parents have less influence on their children than parents in other parts of the world. Children can choose their own partners, even if their parents object to their choice. 
The second characteristic is that Americans are practical. They place great value on doing things for themselves. They also avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
Step 1: Find the linking and transitional words
so as to
a. In short, these features are believed to be part of the American character, but like many other things in modern society, they may change over time. 
In short
but
Step 1: Find the linking and transitional words
Step 2: Find the main ideas
a. In short, these features are believed to be part of the American character, but like many other things in modern society, they may change over time. 
Main idea: These features are believed to be part of the American character, but they may change.
b. America is a large country with people from different backgrounds and races so it is difficult to talk about the typical American. However, it is believed that there are some characteristics shared by most American. 
However
Main idea: Most Americans share some characteristics.
so
c. Another typical American feature is the importance they place on money and the things it can buy. In fact, money is more important than prestige to them. 
In fact
Main idea: To American people, money is more important than prestige.
Another
d. Perhaps the most important of these is individuality and individual rights. This characteristic originates in the days of the founding fathers, who were very strong individuals. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people. 
Main idea: The most important of American characteristics may be individuality and individual rights.
the most
important
e. Finally, in most American families, parents have less influence on their children than parents in other parts of the world. Children can choose their own partners, even if their parents object to their choice. 
Main idea: In most American families, parents have less influence on their children.
Finally
f. The second characteristic is that Americans are practical. They place great value on doing things for themselves. They also avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
Main idea: Americans are practical.
The second
1
Most Americans share some characteristics.
2
The most important of Americans’ features may be individuality and individual rights.
3
4
5
6
The most important
Read again and complete the outline of the text.
Task 2
Introduction:________________________________________________________________
Characteristic 1: _____________________________________________________________
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________
Characteristic 2: _______________________________________________________________
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________
Characteristic 3: _______________________________________________________________
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________
Characteristic 4: _______________________________________________________________
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________
Conclusion:___________________________________________________________________
Most Americans share some characteristics.
value freedom and do not like to be dependent
individual
America is a large country with people from different backgrounds and races so it is difficult to talk about the typical American. However, it is believed that there are some characteristics shared by most American. 
Perhaps the most important of these is individuality and individual rights. This characteristic originates in the days of the founding fathers, who were very strong individuals. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people. 
The second characteristic is that Americans are practical. They place great value on doing things for themselves. They also avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
Another typical American feature is the importance they place on money and the things it can buy. In fact, money is more important than prestige to them. 
Finally, in most American families, parents have less influence on their children than parents in other parts of the world. Children can choose their own partners, even if their parents object to their choice. 
In short, these features are believed to be part of the American character, but like many other things in modern society, they may change over time. 
Introduction
Characteristic 1
Characteristic 2
Characteristic 3
Characteristic 4
Conclusion
individual
practical
materialistic
independent
value freedom and do not like to be dependent
place great value
on doing things for themselves
avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability
money is more important than prestige
Children can choose their own partners
Introduction:________________________________________________________________
Characteristic 1: _____________________________________________________________
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________
Characteristic 2: _______________________________________________________________
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________

Characteristic 3: _______________________________________________________________
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________
Characteristic 4: _______________________________________________________________
Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________
Conclusion:___________________________________________________________________
Most Americans share some characteristics.
value freedom and do not like to be dependent
individual
practical
place great value on doing things for themselves,
avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability
materialistic
money is more important than prestige
independent
Children can choose their own partners
These features are believed to be part of the American character, but they may change.
Vietnamese people
Introduction: A typical Vietnamese person is hard-working, hospitable, and helpful.
Conclusion: ______________________________________
SOLIDARITY:
+ Try to fight/ defeat the invaders
+ Work together to prevent covid-19 epidemics
HOMEWORK
- List at least four superstitious beliefs of Vietnamese people.
- Learn new words by heart.
- Prepare for NEXT LESSON: COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE

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