Supermarket+Project

 EDUC 547 Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners  Teaching Culture Group Project: The Supermarket  Meghan Reiff, Kelsey Stewart, Elizabeth Diffenderfer, Todd Cottrell

 Cultural Unit - The Supermarket __Rationale:__  Going to the supermarket is a largely common part of American culture. There are many aspects of the supermarket experience in America that may differ from the supermarket experience in other cultures. The appropriate behaviors, patterns and general lay outs, vocabulary, monetary information and time management skills of the American supermarket experience are essential or ESL students to know in order to maintain healthy social skills in their new environments. Because the total cultural experience of buying food at the supermarket can be complex for those ESL students new to America, it is important that they know more than just “about” it. It is imperative that they also know how it works, why the rituals and behaviors are and aren’t appropriate, and how all of this relates to oneself. Establishing an “about, how, why, oneself” level of proficiency in this activity will ensure successful assimilation into American culture. In this project, appropriate supermarket shopping behaviors, rules, patterns, layouts, vocabulary, monetary information and time management skills will be developed for all proficiency levels.

 __I. Knowing About__
 * 1) Content
 * 2) Currency
 * 3) Time Appropriateness
 * 4) Coupons and Savings
 * 5) Aisle Layout
 * 6) Social Etiquette
 * 7) Order of Events
 * 8) Item selection
 * 9) Products
 * 10) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Artifacts: Shopping cart or basket, money (bills, change, check or card), produce bags, coupons and/or savings card, grocery bag (plastic, paper or reusable), grocery list.
 * 11) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Place: Specific aisles (baking goods, soda and drink, canned foods, etc.), produce section, deli and/or seafood counter, meat section, bakery counter, cigarettes and lottery ticket counter, check out line, 15 items or less check out line, self check out line.
 * 12) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Institution: The Supermarket

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> II. Activities <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Waiting in line <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2). Delicatessen ordering <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3). Shopping cart management <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 4). Express lane use
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Rules

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2. Language Used In The Supermarket <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Currency and discounts (e.g. coupons) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2). Weight and size (e.g. ounces, lbs., liter, gallon) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3). Preference (preferring one item over another) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 4). Crowd management (e.g. Excuse me)

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> III. Communities
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Shoppers using government assistance
 * 2) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Shoppers only buying organic products
 * 3) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Shoppers only buying local products
 * 4) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Shoppers with allergies (peanut-free, glutten-free, seafood)
 * 5) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Shoppers buying Kosher products
 * 6) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Shoppers buying products that reflect his/her lifestyle choice (vegetarian or vegan)
 * 7) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Store personnel

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Outcomes <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1.Students will be able to identify how their community is represented in the supermarket. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2.Students will be able to identify how their community overlaps with other communities.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> __IV. Knowing How__

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">0. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Practices: students are able to budget, create lists and find appropriate coupons <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1. Operations: students are able to navigate the grocery store process including, locating items, store clerk interaction and making a purchase. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2. Acts: students are able to use specific store language and follow the rules while shopping. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3. Scenarios: students engage in the interactions with store personnel: deli counter, cashier.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> II. Content

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1. Language: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> ESL students will master the appropriate language used in making a purchase at a grocery store. They will be able to understand the appropriate use of size and amounts related to making a purchase and for following a list.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2. Language-and-culture: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> ESL students will be able to understand the cultural expectations of behavior while in a store. They will learn when, where and how to wait in the various lines used in a supermarket and when to use the express lane. They will learn how to manage their cart and the aisles to maintain appropriate distance from others.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> __Activities__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1. Performances:The ESL students will use a list to determine which products they want and the approximate cost of each. They will use a newspaper circular and if needed a calculator to determine the cost of what they want to buy.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2. Field Experiences: After the students complete the activity they can take a trip to an actual grocery store and complete the process by shopping for their list.
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The students will need to make a deli purchase.
 * 2) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The students will need to determine which lane is appropriate to use.
 * 3) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The students will purchase the items on their list.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Teacher Roles <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1. Model <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Teacher can model for the students what the appropriate behavior would be at the deli counter, in the aisles and in the checkout line. They can model the proper language and tone of voice that is used in the supermarket.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2. Coach <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> As the students attempt to complete their shopping lists the teacher can provide prompts and additional language options. They can guide them to specific areas of the store or to the proper person to ask a question.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> __III. Knowing Why__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Using a grocery store to make a purchase is a necessary activity for every student to be successful in the USA. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2). Using the local grocery store will encourage students to use the English language and build up their social skills and meet people in their neighborhood. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3). Students should feel comfortable with the tools that provide the basic necessities for life <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 4). Students, should understand the un-written rules of using a supermarket..
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Perspectives
 * 2) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Emic Perspectives (from the teacher with American Perspective)

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> b. Etic Perspectives (from the ESL students) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Students are able to provide the basic necessities for themselves and their families. Students will be able to make a purchase for a new or old recipe.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3. Comparisons <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Students will have to experience the comparison process when their teacher presents the games to them with the American Perspectives. Some students might have more difficulty than another when they try to accept and play some of the game that seems strange to the way they played game before, such as touching a girl’s hand. A conflict might occur in student’s mind while students try to balance between keeping their cultural perspective and learning the American perspectives.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">__IV.__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; vertical-align: baseline;">__Content__

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1. Perceptions <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a). Shopping is an everyday activity for some students. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> b). Everyone understands the un-written rules in the grocery store. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> c). Some are off limits to customers.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Beliefs <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a). Students learn how to get along, respect, and interact with others. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> b). I can get help in the store if I need it. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> c). I will be respected by others in the store.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Attitudes <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a). Remaining pleasant and respectful is proper when interacting with other customers and store staff.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Values <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a). Following the expected rules is important. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> b). Every person should have the same opportunities to be able to make the purchases they want. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> c). People should not interfere with others making purchases.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Activities <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Introduction: What is it like buying food in your culture? What are the rules? How do you interact with others there? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2). Discussion: Why is it importance to have of rules and expectations? What are they? What language would we need to buy food? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3).Sharing: students share their experiences of buying food in the USA and how it compares to their country of origin. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 4).Participation: students will practice estimating the cost of items and using the appropriate language used grocery stores. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 5) Reflection: How are the two places similar? What rules do they have in the USA that they do not have in the country of origin. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 6). Field Experiences: through observation and practice the students use a grocery store to make a variety of purchases.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> __V. Outcomes__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Students can explain why the grocery store is set up they way it is and where they can find certain items and parts of the store. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2). Students can compare the American grocery store to the stores in their own culture. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3). Students can state the importance of store rules and expectations of behavior.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Teacher roles <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1. Guide <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). The teacher structures the cultural exploration by posing questions to help students go through the process of understanding the American cultural perspectives on using the grocery store such as: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Why people like to use the self checkout? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Why students need to follow the stores rules? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Where a particular type of item would found? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Is there a particular part of the store you will use more than others?

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Co-researcher <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The teacher shares his/her experiences in using the grocery store. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The teacher can help students use a circular to compare prices and estimate cost. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The teacher can help students decide who to ask a particular type of question.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> __VI. Knowing Oneself__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> As they write down what food they will shop for on their new list, the person will begin to sort themselves into appropriate categories. As they discuss with peers what they want to spend, or buy, they will know which communities they belong to (vegetarians, allergies, religious restrictions, etc). <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Avowed Identities: By identifying what types of food or how much money they are willing to spend, they will self-identify as a conscientious shopper or a frivolous shopper. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> .2). Ascribed Identities: student will be seen by others as responsible, stingy or generous when shopping.
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Person

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Content

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a). Reactions <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Student’s immediate feelings and thoughts, attitudes and beliefs toward the grocery store experience. How do they feel interacting with others in the store? Do they believe they can find what they want? What is their attitude getting help from others?

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> b). Responses <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The students describe the type of interaction they had and how they could improve. They can list specific words and word categories (e.g. fractions) that they need to work on to make the next experience smoother. Students can compare and contrast the American store versus the store from their country of origin.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Activities <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Reflection <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Students write down their thoughts, feelings, and cultural discovery about the grocery store in their journal. They can predict what type of questions they may have and how to ask them. They can describe their favorite part of the store and why.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2). Focused talking <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Students can talk about their experience in small groups describing what they felt confident with and what they had trouble with. Peer sharing is an opportunity for students to use the English language and relate their learning experience to others by expressing their point of view about their performance. Other students can provide feedback and give their suggestions for future interactions. Through class discussions, the teacher can help students <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> relate the experience to one they would have in their country of origin. The group can discuss the similarities between their experiences.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3). Focused writing <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The students can prepare their next shopping list and describe how they will approach each area of the store. They can write 3 examples of interactions they might have at the store.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Outcomes <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Students are aware of their own culture as well as the fact that they are culture learners. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2). Students are aware that there are un-written rules and expectations in a grocery store. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 3). Students are confident in using all aspects of the store especially asking for help from staff.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Teacher Roles <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1). Listener: The teacher listens to the students predictions and attempts at interactions. The teacher listens to the student’s perspectives on how their culture relates to the American culture.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2). Witness: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The teacher observes the students’ attempts in the store.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">). Co-learner <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The teacher shares with the students her own experiences in the grocery store. The teacher learns the perspective of the students from their culture’s point of view. The teacher learns the similarities and differences between the American grocery store and that of other cultures.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 4). Coach: The teacher provides suggestions and improvements to language used. The teacher provides prompts when needed and redirection to the proper person.


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Knowing About || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Knowing How || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Knowing Why || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Knowing Oneself ||
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students learn about:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the layout of a typical American supermarket.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the products found at typical supermarket.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the unsaid rules of grocery shopping. || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students experience:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">shopping in a typical American supermarket.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ordering products at the delicatessen counter.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">using American currency.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">using coupons and other savings-type programs.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">asking for help from store personnel. || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students explore:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the concept and importance of time in American life.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the effects of a capitalist economy. || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students reflect upon:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">their own supermarket culture and how it compares to that of the United States.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">their sense of comfort and success in a supermarket.