Imagine a day when the internet stops working at your house. Your mom might shout, “What’s wrong with the Wi-Fi?” and your dad might say, “Good riddance!” Your grandma might giggle, finding it a bit funny. You, however, will have lots of ideas for fun things to do, even if everyone else complains.
You’ll tell your family, “It’s not the end of the world! When you were my age, there was no internet!” They might be surprised but will eventually agree. You’ll take charge and show them the big, exciting world outside. They’ll grumble at first, but soon they’ll notice the clouds, the breeze, and the trees. What a perfect day it will be!
At the end of the day, you’ll feel happy and tired. But then you’ll remember your book report and shout, “Why is the Wi-Fi still down?”
Mikey is super excited about his birthday party. He dreams of lots of presents, a big cake, and his friends having a great time. But he needs to decide what food to serve. “Pizza is a favorite, but burgers and hot dogs are easy. Fried rice is tasty too,” he thinks.
His family is both Chinese and Italian, and he can’t choose between the two. His friend Sophia suggests, “Why not have a Chinese-Italian mashup?” Mikey loves the idea and rushes home to share it.
On the party day, friends help prepare the food. Mikey is nervous, but when everyone tastes the fried rice with marinara sauce, they love it!
Chelsea’s family is getting ready for Chinese New Year. They clean the house to sweep away bad luck and buy new red clothes for good fortune. The night before the celebration, they gather with family, play games, and enjoy a big feast.
At midnight, firecrackers light up the sky, marking the start of the new year. Chelsea receives red envelopes filled with money, a tradition that brings luck. The celebrations continue for days, filled with family, food, and fun.
Kora loves cooking in her family’s kitchen. One day, she decides to make a special dish with her mom. Together, they prepare a Filipino meal, and Kora feels proud to take on grown-up tasks.
As they cook, Kora learns about her family’s history and the importance of food in their culture. When the meal is ready, her family enjoys it, and Kora beams with pride at their compliments.
Anil loves spending time with his grandparents, who share stories from their village. One day, he decides to help his grandmother make roti, a type of bread. Despite some challenges, he keeps trying and learns to make the delicious bread.
His grandfather praises his efforts, and together they create new adventures, inspired by stories of strength and tradition.
The article ends with stories about brave people who changed the world, like William Wilberforce, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King Jr. Each story shows the importance of standing up for what is right and making a difference.
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Family Heritage Recipe Book: Ask your family about a favorite dish that represents your heritage. With the help of an adult, write down the recipe and draw a picture of the dish. Share your recipe with the class and talk about why it’s special to your family. This activity helps you learn more about your own culture and appreciate the diverse backgrounds of your classmates.
Cultural Celebration Collage: Create a collage using pictures from magazines, drawings, or printed images that represent different cultural celebrations mentioned in the article, like Chinese New Year or a birthday party. Include items like traditional clothing, foods, and decorations. Present your collage to the class and explain what each item represents. This will help you understand and appreciate the variety of cultural traditions around the world.
Storytelling Circle: Gather in a circle with your classmates and take turns sharing a story about a family tradition or a special day you celebrate. Listen carefully to each story and think about how it is similar or different from your own experiences. After everyone has shared, discuss what you learned about each other’s cultures and what makes them unique. This activity encourages listening skills and helps you learn from each other.
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[Music] This is what your household looks like on most days. This is what it will look like the day the internet stops working.
“What’s wrong with the Wi-Fi?” Mommy will howl. Daddy will bellow, “Good riddance!” Nana will smirk; it will be kind of funny. You will be brimming with ideas and plans for things to do, but the others will whine. This is when you will lose it. You will flare your nostrils, fling your hair, and say, “Mommy, Daddy, behave! It is not the end of the world. The internet wasn’t even around when you were my age.”
Their eyes will not blink for a long time, but eventually, they will whimper. Clearly, you will have to take charge. Do you see the big wide world out there waiting to be explored? You will ask for silence. You will dig in your heels, flex your muscles, and stand firm. They will grumble and fret, but you will not give in because you know what’s good for them.
What fun it will be! One last time, they will plead as you make your way back home. The Wi-Fi will still be down, but now they will have other things to think about, like the clouds, the breeze, and the trees. What a perfect day! You will sigh and go to your room, tired and happy. Then you will turn on your computer and freeze. “Ah, my book report!” you’ll scream into the quiet night. “Why is the Wi-Fi still down?”
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Mikey is excited about his upcoming birthday party. He imagines piles of presents, a huge cake, and his friends saying his party was perfect. But then he realizes he needs to decide what food to serve.
“Pizza is something everyone loves, but burgers and hot dogs are easy to eat. Fried rice is a nice treat,” he thinks. He remembers his family’s roots—Chinese and Italian—and can’t decide between the two.
His best friend Sophia encourages him to have both. “Why not have a Chinese-Italian mashup?” she suggests. Mikey rushes home, excited to share his decision.
The next day, friends arrive, and they help prepare the food. Mikey is nervous, but when they taste the fried rice with marinara sauce, everyone loves it.
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Chelsea shares her family’s preparations for Chinese New Year. They clean the house to remove last year’s bad luck and buy new red clothes for good fortune. The night before the celebration, they gather with family, play games, and enjoy a big feast.
At midnight, firecrackers signal the start of the new year. Chelsea receives red envelopes filled with money, a tradition that brings luck. The celebrations continue for days, filled with family, food, and fun.
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Kora loves cooking in her family’s kitchen. One day, she decides to make a special dish with her mother. Together, they prepare a Filipino meal, and Kora feels proud to take on grown-up tasks.
As they cook, Kora learns about her family’s history and the importance of food in their culture. When the meal is ready, her family enjoys it, and Kora beams with pride at their compliments.
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Anil enjoys spending time with his grandparents, who share stories from their village. One day, he decides to help his grandmother make roti. Despite some challenges, he perseveres and learns to make the delicious bread.
His grandfather praises his efforts, and together they create new adventures, inspired by the stories of strength and tradition.
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The transcript concludes with a message about courageous people who changed the world, highlighting figures like William Wilberforce, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King Jr. Each story emphasizes the importance of standing up for what is right and making a difference.
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