Sharing Traditions

• In yellow, highlight the reason why the family celebrates Yee Peng.

• In RED, highlight the purpose of the Yee Peng celebration.

• In GREEN, highlight the name for the small flower arrangements used during Yee Peng.

What is Preecha's favorite month of the year?

• December

• November

• October

• January

Why does Preecha's family celebrate the Yee Peng Festival?

• To honor their Thai heritage

• Because they live in Thailand

• To celebrate Thanksgiving

• As a celebration of the monsoon season

Where is the Yee Peng Festival traditionally celebrated?

• In Houston

• In northern Thailand

• Throughout the entire country of Thailand

• In Preecha's house

Match the following scenes with what caught Josh's eye when he visited Preecha's house.

• Josh saw something unusual on the floor

• Lanterns and krathong

• Figures of popular characters were present

• A trail of french fries

• Traditional decorations were visible

• Superheroes

• Someone was preparing food

• Preecha's mom cooking

Preecha's initial reaction when Josh asked if he could come to the Yee Peng celebration was (a)   .

• He was excited
• He hesitated
• He immediately agreed
• He said no

What reason did Preecha's mom give for celebrating Yee Peng with others?

• It's a way to keep traditions alive

• It's a family-only event

• It's a public festival

• It's a celebration of friendship

Part A: What is the best theme for this story?

• Preecha’s family has always celebrated Yee Peng to honor his ancestors.

• It is important to honor and keep cultural family traditions alive.

• It is fun to include friends in traditions.

• Preecha is excited to celebrate Yee Peng with his family and Josh’s family.

Part B: Underline at least two locations in the story where the theme of the story is stated.

List 4 facts about Yee Peng