Exploring Read Aloud Techniques for 2nd Graders

The video describes celebrating New Year twice in one year, first in the US and then in China. In the US, the celebration includes parades, music, and fireworks. The family then travels to China to celebrate Chinese New Year with traditional customs like family dinners, parades, and the Lantern Festival. Both celebrations are exciting family events, despite their differences.

What was used to create sculptures at the U.S. New Year's Eve celebration?

• Stone

• Clay

• Ice

• Wood

What activity did the narrator participate in during the New Year's Eve celebration in the United States?

• Face painting

• Watching a movie

• Reading a book

• Swimming

How long does the Chinese New Year celebration last?

• Ten days

• Fifteen days

• Five days

• One day

What symbolizes good luck in Chinese New Year according to the narrator's grandmother?

• Green hats

• Blue clothing

• Red clothing

• Yellow shoes

What is a traditional food mentioned that is eaten during Chinese New Year?

• Dumplings

• Pasta

• Burgers

• Pizza

What unique dance did the narrator witness in China?

• Eagle Dance

• Lion Dance

• Bear Dance

• Shark Dance

What did the dancers wear during the Lion Dance?

• Costumes as green as the grass

• Costumes as dark as the night

• Costumes as bright as the moon

• Costumes as yellow as the sun

What event marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration?

• Dragon Boat Race

• Lion Dance

• Fireworks Display

• Lantern Festival

What did the paper lanterns do during the Lantern Festival?

• Floated on water

• Flew in the sky

• Danced in the wind

• Lit up the night

What common element did the narrator find in both U.S. and Chinese New Year celebrations?

• Exciting activities

• Quiet gatherings

• Formal ceremonies

• Family reunions