Inner-city culture is shown in a positive way in this video.  My pages introduce the plot, the characters, and some of the slang and idioms used.  These pages should be used before watching the video, but may be reviewed after.  A writing assignment can be added.

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Culture, intercultural communication, cross-cultural communication

Formal and informal English (politeness or colloquial language)

"Akeelah and the Bee"  Introduction & Vocabulary

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Let's do English ESL discussion starters, speaking cards. Inner-city culture is shown in a positive way in this video.  My pages introduce the plot, the charact…