Pre-Reading Activity — What Is Culture?

Pre-Reading Activity — What Is Culture?

Help students explore one of the most important questions in any classroom: What is culture—and how does it shape who we are?
This engaging, two-day pre-reading activity invites students to connect personal identity to the shared culture of their learning community. Through writing, discussion, and collaboration, students begin to see culture as something they both experience and help create.

Objective:
Students will activate prior knowledge and reflect on how culture shapes identity, community, and the shared environment of the classroom.

What’s Included:

• Teacher Instructions

• Student Handouts (printable and digital)

• Step-by-step discussion and reflection prompts

• Optional ongoing classroom culture challenge

Time Needed:
90 minutes total (45 minutes each day) — flexible for one or two class periods

Why Teachers Love It:
This resource builds meaningful connections between students and lays the foundation for a strong classroom culture all year long. It’s perfect for the start of a new term, before a unit on identity or community, or as part of your ongoing Culture Collection activities.

Pair It With:
✨ Culture Collection Activities — six ready-to-use lessons designed to help you build, reflect on, and sustain a thriving classroom culture.

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