Cultural Threads

This passage explores the cultural diversity of North America, beginning with Indigenous nations and expanding through waves of global immigration. It describes how people from many regions brought languages, customs, and beliefs that blended into new traditions. Cities like Toronto, Los Angeles, and Mexico City are highlighted as cultural centers where many languages and holidays coexist. The text shows how cultural diversity shapes daily life across the continent.

The reading helps students understand how culture develops and blends over time. It strengthens inferencing as students connect traditions to migration patterns. The passage expands knowledge of languages, customs, and heritage. Students also practice identifying how historical movements influence modern communities.

Key Terms: Indigenous, customs, diversity, traditions