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Lesson 3A - Main Lesson

Have students write the word 'family' in the middle of a blank sheet of paper. The idea is to get students brainstorming about their own family with the following questions in mind

1. Who makes decisions in the family?
2. Who lives in your family home?
3. Do you have a certain family member that you like best?
4. Do your family members play certain roles? Who is the disciplinarian, who is the teacher, etc?
5. Do you have a relative with a special skill or ability who is helping you learn that skill?
6. Who do you admire?
7. What are some beliefs and values in your family?
8. Do you think other families have the same beliefs and values?

Students should write their thoughts out randomly on their papers. Following the activity, initiate a discussion about families, beliefs and values. Steer the discussion towards recognizing that not all families have the same beliefs and values. Relate this to the concept of culture-do the students think that all cultures have the same beliefs and values? How do our beliefs and values influence how we behave?

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