As we continue our cultural identity discussions, be sure to look around you as you move through the hallways and pass through the commons. Is Groves a melting pot or a salad bowl? Does our school climate allow expression of cultural differences or are cultural differences minimized in order to highlight similarities between students? What are the benefits and potential drawbacks of "melting pots" and "salad bowls"? What pressures do students encounter to fit within the school's culture? Are there any costs for fitting in?
Does Groves reflect anything in larger American culture? You may consider Billy Collin's poem, "The Names," which includes many surnames of different ethnicities in a memorial for victims of September 11th or Lorraine Ali's essay, "Do I Look Like Public Enemy Number One," in which her father changes his name to "Allen" when he makes dinner reservations. What role does language play in preserving and establishing a cultural identity?
Does Groves reflect anything in larger American culture? You may consider Billy Collin's poem, "The Names," which includes many surnames of different ethnicities in a memorial for victims of September 11th or Lorraine Ali's essay, "Do I Look Like Public Enemy Number One," in which her father changes his name to "Allen" when he makes dinner reservations. What role does language play in preserving and establishing a cultural identity? 
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