Tradition is sometimes controversial. As society changes, so do the borderlines between what is acceptable and unacceptable. In some cases, public opinion on traditions about gender roles or religious observance change. At the same time, many who immigrate to a different country with its own culture struggle to hold on to the customs they have learned and valued.
How do you feel about changing traditions? Why do traditions change? Is it right to give up some cultural or religious traditions if you are in a new country? Should people practice the same traditions as their parents or grandparents? Why? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.
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Below you will find some lists to help you visualize an organized summary.
The first sentence should include: --the type of document (article, book, passage, illustration) --the author or creator --the main idea of the document (who + what they have done) The body should include: --three to four details from the reading that support the main idea --transition words (also, in addition, etc.) to connect the details The final sentence should include: --a statement paraphrasing the main idea of the document --a transition phrase (to sum up, in other words, etc), if appropriate Hopefully, these tips will help you turn summaries from foes to friends. Today’s quiz comes from our Vocabulary Bootcamp course on Udemy. See if you can answer the questions about this week’s vocabulary words. Post your answers below to see if you’re right.
1. Unimportant is an antonym for _________________. 2. Major is the opposite of _________________. 3. Prior is a synonym for _________________. 4. _________________ is a synonym for real. 5. Their _________________ argument was that _________________knowledge in a field does not guarantee professional success. 6. In order for an opinion to be persuasive, it needs to be _________________. 7. When they wrote their final essays, their _________________outlines were very _________________, but their final drafts differed greatly. 8. A Bachelor's is _________________for this position |
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