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=Look What Came from Ireland Reinforcing Activity=

After reading this book the students will complete the following activity.

The students will first discuss, in pairs, the different sections of the book: holidays, food, dance, musical instruments, fashion, animals, sports, and language. Each pair is assigned one topic to discuss. After they have reviewed the assigned section of the book with their neighbor, have them discuss what aspects of the Irish culture are seen in the United States. Once they have done this bring the class together and discuss how part of the United States' culture was influenced by the Irish. Students will share information that the discussed about their section of the book. We will write on the board a list of the influences the Irish culture has had on the United States.

After the class discussion, each students will each be assigned a country. He/She will research the culture of that country to find out their native holidays, food, dance, musical instruments, fashion, animals, sports, language, and anything else of interest they might find. They are to organize this information on a poster board and point out anything that originated in their country that is now a part of the United States' culture. The students will present their findings to the class.

Once each student has presented their poster and information hold a class discussion on how many aspects of the United States' culture actually originated in a different country. Discuss whether or not the students believe that the United States has become a "melting pot" or a "tossed salad". This activity will show the students how the American culture originated and where some of its customs came from.

Possible Countries:Greece, Italy, Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Mexico, Spain, Australia, Brazil, Cuba, Russia, China, India, Japan, Egypt, Peru, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Poland