Information Sources :
Information Sources Have you ever been to a wedding? If so, what do you remember about the event? Think about the ceremony, the people, the food. Did you know that in India, arranged marriages are still the norm?
Think about how their system of dating and marriage differs from the American culture.
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The Student Activity:
The Student Activity Create a T-Chart like the one below. On the left side, fill in what someone might witness if they went to a traditional American wedding. On the right side, list what someone might see if they went to a traditional Indian wedding.
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The Assessment Activity:
The Assessment Activity Now that you are familiar with a traditional Indian marriage, explain how arranged marriages in India meet the needs of the people. Use examples from your reading to support your answer. 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5
Enrichment Activity:
Enrichment Activity 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5 Your best friend, who happens to be from India, is getting married next week and requests your help during this stressful time. You have been asked to create a program for the wedding day. Within the program, you need to outline the events as they will occur during the ceremony.
Teacher Support Materials:
Teacher Support Materials 5.A.1. Describe characteristics that are used to organize people into cultures.
Learning Styles:
Visual, Kinesthetic, Active.
AVID Strategies:
Predicting
Timed Writing
Objective: Students will research traditional arranged marriage in order to identify how arranged marriages meet human needs.
Differentiation:
Time Management:
This is a 45 minute lesson
Any extended activities should be completed at home.
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