Ruth's Story and Cultural Heritage

Mr. Rennie and Ms. Tang introduce Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, encouraging students to share and listen to stories about their heritage. They provide a geographical overview of Asian and Pacific Islander countries and emphasize the importance of sharing family stories to understand cultural roots. A special story about Ruth, a family member who attended Garfield Elementary in the 1930s, is shared to illustrate the theme. The session concludes with suggested activities to foster community through storytelling.

Who are the two presenters introducing the session?

• Mr. Rennie and Miss Tang

• Mr. Smith and Miss Lee

• Mr. Johnson and Miss Kim

• Mr. Brown and Miss Wong

Which of the following countries is part of the East Asian region?

• Thailand

• Japan

• India

• Philippines

Which of the following is a Pacific Islander country mentioned?

• Nepal

• Samoa

• Laos

• Vietnam

What is the theme for the first week of the celebration?

• Roots

• Culture

• Traditions

• Festivals

Who is Ruth in Mr. Rennie's story?

• His mother

• His aunt

• His wife's grandmother

• His grandmother

What school did Ruth attend in the 1930s?

• Garfield Elementary

• Lincoln Elementary

• Jefferson Elementary

• Washington Elementary

What is the main purpose of sharing stories according to the session?

• To pass time

• To compete

• To connect and learn about each other

• To entertain

Which activity is encouraged to help understand heritage?

• Playing games

• Reading books

• Watching movies

• Sharing family stories

What is the significance of the month being celebrated?

• To commemorate historical events

• To honor Asian American Pacific Islander achievements

• To celebrate New Year

• To promote tourism

What is the ultimate goal of sharing stories in the community?

• To build strong communities

• To create competition

• To entertain

• To pass time