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31POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER

Dear Family,In class, we have been watching and talking about POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER, a PBS television show about kids and families all across North America. You can watch it at home with your child. Talk about the parts you find most interesting and how the families Buster meets are different from and similar to your own.

Share family stories and traditions with your child. ✱ Tell stories about things you did when you were a kid.✱ Teach your child a song, game, or other activity you enjoyed.✱ Look at family photos together.✱ Talk about special objects and clothing that have been passed down in your family.Visit the POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER Web site (pbskidsgo.org/buster). You’ll find lots of fun activities and a list of books you can enjoy with your child.

Apreciada familia:

En clase estamos viendo y hablando sobre POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER,

una serie de televisión que se transmite en la cadena PBS y que

muestra a niños y familias de diferentes partes de Norteamérica.

Usted puede ver el programa en casa, junto con el niño. Pueden

hablar de los aspectos que a usted le parezcan más interesantes y sobre cómo

las familias que conoce Buster son distintas y a la vez parecidas a la suya.

Comparta algunos de los relatos y tradiciones de su propia familia con el niño.

✱ Cuente relatos de lo que usted hizo durante su niñez.

✱ Enséñele al niño una canción, un juego o alguna otra actividad que le gustaba

cantar o hacer de niño.

✱ Miren juntos las fotografías de un álbum familiar.

✱ Charlen acerca de alguna pieza de ropa o algún objeto que se haya pasado de

generación a generación en la familia.

Visiten el sitio en inglés de POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER (pbskidsgo.org/buster). Encon-

trarán muchas actividades divertidas y una lista de libros que pueden disfrutar juntos.

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Choose nine Picture Cards (page 36) to paste on your Gameboard. As you watch POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER, look for the objects on your Gameboard. Each time you see one, put a button or game marker on that space. The first player to get “three-in-a-row” wins!

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38POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER

Meet Me at the Fair Episode 101Buster visits Lauren and Nathan on a farm and meets their pig, Francine.Functional Language: making friendsContent Language: farm animals, action verbs

A Sense of DirectionEpisode 102Farah, a young Muslim girl, invites Buster to visit her home and school.Functional Language: making introductionsContent Language: directions

Buster and BeatriceEpisode 103In San Antonio, Buster discovers conjunto music and breakfast tacos. Functional Language: making friendsContent Language: food, music

The Giant PumpkinsEpisode 104Just how big can a pumpkin grow? Join Buster and find out!Functional Language: describing/comparing sizeContent Language: measurements, describing size, crops

Among the HmongEpisode 105What’s it like to be part of a clan? Meet the Vangs of Vang Lane.Functional Language: exchanging greetingsContent Language: family, parts of the body

Sleepy in SeattleEpisode 106Can Tai Chi, bubble tea, and flying fish keep Buster awake?Functional Language: expressing feelings, predicting the futureContent Language: feelings, food

Up the RiverEpisode 107Buster and Bo paddle up the Missouri River...just like Lewis and Clark! Functional Language: giving directions; expressing appreciationContent Language: directions, history/exploration

Rodeo CowgirlEpisode 108Swing up in the saddle, Buster. It’s rodeo time!Functional Language: discussing likes and interests; inviting and respondingContent Language: horses and rodeos

Buster’s Buffalo Round-UpEpisode 109Visit the Crazy Horse monument—where they carve with dynamite!Functional Language: clarifying words and meaningContent Language: values, idioms

Moose on the LooseEpisode 110Buster gets some expert help as he tracks the elusive moose.Functional Language: describing animalsContent Language: animals, nature

Bayou, by MeEpisode 111Life on the Louisiana bayou is full of adventure.Functional Language: negotiating disagreementsContent Language: nature/fishing

Star SearchEpisode 112Buster discovers theater, red rice, and close-knit families in South Carolina.Functional Language: describing people, using idiomsContent Language: TV and theater, families

Best FriendsEpisode 113Will Buster and Arthur find a way to patch up their long-distance quarrel? Functional Language: negotiating disagreementsContent Language: friendship, slang

Buster’s Road RulesEpisode 114On an Arizona road trip, you never know what you’ll find!Functional Language: stating rulesContent Language: transportation, music

Rock and RollEpisode 115Rock climbing in Colorado? You can do it, Buster!Functional Language: offering encouragement, discussing abilityContent Language: nature

Winter GoldEpisode 116Welcome to the world of speed skaters, ski jumpers, and the luge.Functional Language: discussing likes, dislikes; persuading othersContent Language: action verbs

Hoops and DrumsEpisode 117Powwows and a prize basketball team are traditions at Wind River Reservation.Functional Language: discussing cultural traditions Content Language: aspects of culture, sports

Good Ol’ TymeEpisode 118In Kentucky, Buster discovers “living history” he can dance to.Functional Language: discussing cultural traditions; giving commandsContent Language: history, directions

Swimming in the DesertEpisode 119What would you rather be? A swimmer? An astronaut? A filmmaker?Functional Language: discussing goalsContent Language: sports

We Are FamilyEpisode 120In this Mormon family, everyone pitches in, helps out, and has fun.Functional Language: discussing responsibility, table mannersContent Language: chores and responsibilities

Buster’s League of Champions Episode 121Ready, set, action! Buster’s making a movie.Functional Language: problem solvingContent Language: movies, idioms

Episode Index

Guide for English Language Learners

A Bridge Back HomeEpisode 122Buster and Carlos go to Brooklyn to search for a family treasure.Functional Language: reporting speech, describing foodContent Language: city

Lost and FoundEpisode 123In Mexico, Buster discovers markets, masks, mime, and a new language. Functional Language: second language learningContent Language: market, languages

The Music Mystery Episode 124Buster Baxter, private eye, uncovers the secrets of New Orleans.Functional Language: asking about/explaining meaningContent Language: sequence words, mysteries

The Low RidersEpisode 125Cousins show Buster the ins and outs of East L.A. and lowrider bikes.Functional Language: expressing opinionsContent Language: bikes, adjectives Beats by the BayEpisode 126Three hip hopping kids show Buster the sights of San Francisco.Functional Language: discussing ability and possibilities: can, couldContent Language: action verbs

A City View Episode 127Buster observes shabbos and goes to a bat mitzvah party in Manhattan. Functional Language: discussing rituals and rules Content Language: city life

Homes Sweet HomesEpisode 128Athena welcomes Buster into both of her homes and cultures.Functional Language: expressing feelingsContent Language: food, sequence, cultural attributes

Riding the WaveEpisode 129Buster braves the waves as he joins young surfers on Cocoa Beach.Functional Language: giving instructionsContent Language: beach and surfing

Buster’s Lucky YearEpisode 130It’s Chinese New Year! Buster joins the San Francisco celebration.Functional Language: discussing luckContent Language: celebrations

Spring BreakEpisode 131Buster celebrates spring near the Arctic Circle, in snowy Iqaluit, Canada.Functional Language: discussing sports and games, comparing Content Language: weather

Buster Gets on Board Episode 132Skateboarding kids from L.A. are the stars in Buster’s latest action flick.Functional Language: offering encouragementContent Language: movie-making

Sugartime!Episode 133Spring in rural Vermont means mud, maple syrup, and bonfires.Functional Language: expressing opinionsContent Language: nature, seasons

Buster’s Sweet SongEpisode 134Buster sets out to write a country music song. Will it be a hit? Functional Language: talking about possibilitiesContent Language: music, media

Family ReunionEpisode 135Buster makes home videos for the Reads and for a new Kurdish friend.Functional Language: giving commandsContent Language: family, culture

Alien Adventure Episode 136Buster goes caving in Carlsbad Caverns and sees a UFO (maybe) in Roswell.Functional Language: expressing amazementContent Language: mysteries, caverns

Coming Together Episode 137Gospel choirs, community service, and a day at summer camp... Seattle rocks!Functional Language: giving adviceContent Language: volunteering, camp

Treasure IslandEpisode 138Buster is on a mission to capture the sights, sounds, and smells of Puerto Rico.Functional Language: remembering placesContent Language: nature

Step by Step Episode 139Francine is planning a salsa party. But how do you salsa? Buster asks the experts.Functional Language: discussing plansContent Language: music and dance, sequence

Buster’s Big Goal Episode 140In Boston, some new Brazilian buddies help Buster brush up his soccer skills.Functional Language: Teaching and learningContent Language: soccer, boating

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40POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER

ArizonaPhoenix—#119: Swimming in the DesertTucson—#114: Buster’s Road Rules

CaliforniaLos Angeles—#125: The Low RidersLos Angeles—#132: Buster Gets on BoardSan Francisco—#126: Beats by the BaySan Francisco—#130: Buster’s Lucky Year

ColoradoBoulder—#115: Rock and Roll

ConnecticutHartford—#139: Step by Step

FloridaCocoa Beach—#129: Riding the WaveMiami—#128: Homes Sweet Homes

IllinoisChicago—#102: A Sense of Direction

IndianaKnox—#101: Meet Me at the Fair

KentuckyWhitesburg—#118: Good Ol’ TymeWinchester—#113: Best Friends

LouisianaSlidell—#111: Bayou, by MeNew Orleans—#124: The Music Mystery

MassachusettsBoston—#140: Buster’s Big Goal

New MexicoRoswell—#136: Alien Adventure

New YorkNew York City—#122: A Bridge Back HomeNew York City—#127: A City View

North DakotaBismarck—#107: Up the River

OregonMt. Hood—#104: The Giant Pumpkins

Puerto Rico San Juan—#138: Treasure Island

South CarolinaCharleston—#112: Star Search

South DakotaRapid City—#109: Buster’s Buffalo Round-Up

TennesseeNashville—#134: Buster’s Sweet SongNashville—#135: Family Reunion

TexasHouston—#108: Rodeo CowgirlSan Antonio—#103: Buster and Beatrice

UtahPark City—#116: Winter GoldSalt Lake City—#120: We Are Family

VermontHinesburg—#133: Sugartime!

VirginiaVirginia Beach—#121: Buster’s League of Champions

WashingtonSeattle—#137: Coming TogetherSeattle—#106: Sleepy in Seattle

WisconsinMadison—#105: Among the Hmong

WyomingJackson Hole—#110: Moose on the LooseWind River Reservation—#117: Hoops and Drums

Canada Iqaluit—#131: Spring Break

Mexico Guanajuato—#123: Lost and Found

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© 2004 WGBH Educational Foundation. All animated characters and underlying materials (including artwork) copyright by Marc Brown. Buster and the other Marc Brown characters are trademarks of Marc Brown. All third party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Used with permission. POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER is produced by WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. in association with Marc Brown Studios. Funding for POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER is provided by a Ready To Learn Television Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Education through the Public Broadcasting Service, and public television viewers. The contents herein were supported under the Ready To Learn Television Program, P/R Award Number R295A00002, as administered by the Office of Innovation and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Except as noted, all images are screen grabs from the POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER series. © 2004 WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. in association with Marc Brown Studios.

CreditsThis guide was produced by the Educational Print and Outreach department at WGBH.

Director, Educational OutreachKaren Barss

Editorial Manager, Educational PrintSonja Latimore

Manager, Educational OutreachMary Haggerty

Print Project DirectorElly Schottman

Associate EditorCorinne Pierce

Assistant Editor Nicole Sanderson

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DesignerDanielle Edson

Print Production Lenore Lanier Gibson

ADVISORLily Wong Fillmore, Ph.D.University of California, Berkeley

LEAD WRITERTeresa WalterSan Diego City Schools, CA

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSJan Lopez Fellows Salem Public Schools, MA

Kathy LoboBelmont Public Schools, MA

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