We are all different…and we are all the same!

We are all different…and we are all the same!
Hello families of grade 1 and 2 students! This week I would like you and your family to discuss your background. Together, discuss where you come from by following the guidelines below. Please ensure that this activity comes back on Monday, April 27th. Students are to be prepared to share the information on the sheet with the whole class. You can find this assignment on my class blog as well.

1.) Last Name:
2.)Place of Birth (country, city, province, etc)
3.) When did you arrive in Canada?(skip to question 4 if this doesn’t apply to you)
4.) What is your family background?
5.) What is the primary language spoken at home? List any other languages you can speak
6.) List some of the events you and your family celebrate throughout the year.
7.) Does your family have a tradition that is different from other families in your community/classroom? If so, describe this tradition in 3-4 sentences. If not, then choose one of your favourite celebrations, and describe it in 3-4 sentences. (see below for the definitions for celebration and tradition)


*Tradition: an event/occasion recognized in your family that is passed down from generation to generation (different from other families)
*Celebration: a common event/occasion recognized by others who share the same background (similar in