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Comparative World Studies: Tradition and Change Wiki


 * Directions:** In a story-telling essay form, describe an activity or event which is a ritual found in American culture.You are an outsider looking in on this ritual, which is practiced either daily, monthly, annually, or on special occasions.From the perspective of one who is not familiar with American customs or society, describe this ritual in detail.


 * Model your essay according to the Nacirema article, using hidden terms or “different” words to reveal an unusual perspective on what appears to us as normal.Do not use the term we normally associate with this ritual within your essay.
 * Your essay must be 1-2 pages in length. On the wikispace, this translates to about 25 lines of text as the minimum. This is your requirement, so be sure to count that you have 25 lines.
 * **Please** be creative in your descriptions and detailed explanations of the ritual.


 * Step 1**
 * Join wikispaces. For "Username", use your full name + ID number. For "Password", use your school password. For "Email Address", use your school email. For "Make A Wiki?", click on NO.
 * Once you have joined wikispaces, you have to join this particular wiki. In the top left corner, click on "join this wiki". Your request will be sent to me, and I will approve it.


 * Step 2**
 * Go to the "Discussion" tab. In "Subject", write your block number and name. In "Message", enter your essay. You can do this by typing it in Word and pasting it in this space; this is so you don't lose your work.
 * When you are finished, click on "Post".


 * Essays are required to be posted to the wiki by Tuesday, September 13.**


 * Step 3**
 * Choose and read 8 essays.
 * On a worksheet we'll provide, you will be required to name the event/item being described in each essay and list two examples to support your answer. **This worksheet is due on Friday, September 16.**