American Culture

By Jeanne Dustman

Book Overview

American Culture is an English nonfiction reader designed for students in Grades 2-4. This engaging title introduces readers to the rich and diverse mosaic of American culture--its food, traditions, beliefs, music, arts, and social practices--through colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and an index. It helps build social studies content knowledge while reinforcing literacy skills and cultural awareness. Teachers and parents can use it as a springboard for discussion, writing prompts, research projects, or comparative cultural studies.

Explores the cultural diversity and shared values in American lifePresents food, arts, holidays, traditions, and beliefs through vivid visuals and narrativeBuilds content literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension using text featuresEncourages cultural awareness, empathy, and critical thinking about identityUseful for guided reading, research tasks, cultural projects, writing prompts, and classroom discussion

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433373602
• ISBN13: 9781433373602
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7