Elements of Culture

By: Derius Phillips

Language

• My family speaks English. English was first spoken in 450 A.D. by the 1600’s the Romans, and French had added 10,000 English words.

Religion

• My family is Baptist, we believe in Jesus Christ .

• We give tithes, offering to church • We go to church on Sunday.

Food

• My family eats lots food such as ; Taco, Quesadilla, burritos, and Rice. Even soul food like cornbread, greens, and cabbage.

Government

• My family obeys average American laws in the constitution.

Ethnic/Racial Background

• My family is African American aka black.

Clothing

• My family wears modern clothing such as; Jordan, Polo, Nike, and Gap.

Music

• My family listens to rap, rnb, pop.

Housing

• We live in an modern home.

History

• Dr. Martin Luther King made it so blacks and whites can be together.

Holiday

• My family eat Mexican on thanksgiving.

• We don’t have a Christmas feast.

Daily life

• This is my daily schedule.6:00 get dressed7:30 get in car8-3:00 school4:00 homework5:00 dinner6-8:00 T.V

Family Tradition

• Open presents, Put up tree, and we even buy presents for our little dog Chevy.