Pair Assignment
Unit 3 Pair Assignment: Cultural Exchange Presentation
Assignment Description:
For this paired assignment, you will participate in a “Cultural Exchange.” Pair up with a classmate and each person will explain a significant cultural tradition or custom from their own or their family’s background to the other. Discuss the meanings, values, or beliefs associated with this tradition or custom, and how it contributes to your personal identity.
After the exchange, you and your partner will create a brief presentation showcasing what you’ve learned about each other’s cultures. This could take the form of a poster, PowerPoint, short video, etc. The presentation should highlight the cultural tradition or custom, its significance, and any similarities or differences you noted between your cultures.
Scaffolding:
Here are some prompts to guide your cultural exchange:
- What is the cultural tradition or custom you are sharing?
- How is this tradition or custom usually celebrated or practiced?
- What are the meanings, values, or beliefs associated with this tradition or custom?
- How does this tradition or custom contribute to your personal identity?
- What did you learn from your partner’s cultural tradition or custom?
- Were there any similarities or differences you noted between your cultures?
And here are some steps for preparing your presentation:
- Introduction: Present the cultural traditions or customs you and your partner discussed.
- Description: Describe these traditions or customs and explain their significance.
- Comparison: Discuss any similarities or differences you noted between the traditions or customs.
- Conclusion: Reflect on what you’ve learned from this cultural exchange.
Grading Rubric:
| Categories | Self-reporting | Partner Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding | Did I show a deep understanding of the cultural tradition or custom I discussed? | Did my partner show a deep understanding of the cultural tradition or custom they discussed? |
| Communication | Did I effectively communicate the significance of the tradition or custom and its impact on my identity? | Did my partner effectively communicate the significance of the tradition or custom and its impact on their identity? |
| Presentation | Was the presentation well-organized, creative, and engaging? | Was my partner’s portion of the presentation well-organized, creative, and engaging? |
| Collaboration | Did I contribute equally to the project and support my partner throughout the process? | Did my partner contribute equally to the project and support me throughout the process? |
| Reflection | Did I reflect thoughtfully on the similarities and differences between our cultures? | Did my partner reflect thoughtfully on the similarities and differences between our cultures? |
For both self-reporting and partner scoring, assign yourself a grade as follows:
- Grade A: I strongly agree that I/my partner demonstrated this skill effectively.
- Grade C: I somewhat agree that I/my partner demonstrated this skill effectively. There’s room for improvement.
- Grade E: I disagree that I/my partner demonstrated this skill effectively. Significant improvement is needed.
Remember to approach this assignment with an open mind and respect for each other’s cultures. Enjoy the experience of learning from one another! Good luck!