Celebrations and Customs · Interpretive Listening

Rites of Passage

Comparing how different cultures mark significant life milestones like birthdays or graduations.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it important for societies to mark the transition from childhood to adulthood?
  2. 2How do the symbols used in ceremonies reflect the history of a people?
  3. 3How does participating in a rite of passage change an individual's role in their community?

Common Core State Standards

ACTFL: Cultures - Relating Cultural Practices to PerspectivesACTFL: Comparisons - Cultural Comparisons
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: World Languages
Unit: Celebrations and Customs
Period: Interpretive Listening

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