Global Celebration Thinking Routines

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Cultural Celebrations

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SubjectCultural Celebrations

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create thinking visible routines on celebrations around the world provocation Characteristics of celebrations 2) The different reasons people celebrate 3) Similarities and differences of celebrations around the world

This learning resource aims to explore and analyze various celebrations around the world, focusing on their characteristics, purposes, and cultural significance. Students will engage in visible thinking routines, such as 'See, Think, Wonder,' to observe and reflect on images related to celebrations like Diwali and the Lunar New Year Parade. They will participate in partner discussions using structured sentences to express their observations and thoughts. The resource includes activities for identifying key characteristics of celebrations, sharing ideas through Chalk Talk, and reflecting on similarities and differences among celebrations. Students will also categorize celebrations, express viewpoints, and synthesize their learning through creative depiction of colors, symbols, and images that represent specific celebrations. Overall, the resource promotes critical thinking and appreciation for the diversity of cultural practices worldwide.