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Power and Traditions

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Carving pumpkins on Halloween and eating turkey on Thanksgiving are major traditions shared by millions. But what are smaller traditions shared just by a family or a small group? Which type of tradition has more power?

Worksheet

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What are major, communal traditions? What are some small, intimate traditions? Which has more power?

Sample Answer

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Three students' sample answers to the questions.

ELA Standards
1.RI.2, 1.RI.9, 1.W.8
2.RI.2, 2.RI.9, 2.W.10
3.RI.9, 3.W.1
4.W.1
5.W.1, 5.W.10
6.RI.3
7.RI.3, 7.W.10
8.RI.3, 8.W.10

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