文档介绍：Five Famous Symbols of American Culture
Warming-up
liberty
A tablet of law:
The date of the American declaration
of independence in Roman numerals
July 4, 1776
I. Structure Analysis
Text Study—Structure Analysis
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Inspired by the Gothic window of an old farmhouse, Grant Wood produced American Gothic.
To celebrate US independence and the France-America alliance, a French artist created the Statue of Liberty.
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When Sam Wilson was providing meat to the army in a war, some explained the initial letters “US” as Uncle Sam. It became popular later.
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The image of a buffalo and three actual American Indians were used on two sides of the coin, the Buffalo Nickel.
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Barbie originated from a German doll and an American girl. Barbara, whose parents founded the Mattel pany and made Barbie popular.
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II. Understanding
The text is about five famous symbols of American culture, telling readers these information: who, in what time, designed these symbols, what made e up with such
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Text Study—Understanding
Five Famous Symbols of American Culture
The Statue of Liberty
Barbie
American Gothic
The Buffalo Nickel
Uncle Sam
Text Study—Structure Analysis
2. Barbie
Ruth & Elliot Handler
Ruth Handler
(November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002 )