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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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Cut on the solid lines. Then fold on the dotted line. Draw a picture on the front of the postcard. Write a message and an address on the back. To mail, tape closed and add first class postage stamp.
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35POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER
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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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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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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
Location List
© 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
Outreach CoordinatorEileen Hughes
Outreach AssistantStaci desBouvrie
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
POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER is closed-captioned for viewers who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
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