The Magic Noodle Show Level 21-22

The Magic Noodle Show follows Hong, a student who feels embarrassed when asked to invite his parents to speak at school about their jobs. He believes they won't fit in due to language barriers and their busy life running a restaurant. However, when his grandfather demonstrates a special noodle-making skill, Hong discovers the pride in his heritage and gains a new appreciation for his family. This heartwarming story touches on themes of identity, family, and cultural pride. Through descriptive language and character development, students are encouraged to reflect on their own feelings and assumptions. The text offers valuable insight into different cultural practices and shows how everyone's skills can be celebrated in a community setting.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages empathy through character perspectives
• Develops vocabulary around feelings and descriptive language
• Supports understanding of narrative structure and resolution
• Promotes cultural awareness and diversity in storytelling

Classroom Ideas

• Role-play the story's events to explore emotions and character growth
• Interview classmates about their family's special skills or traditions
• Write a personal story about a time you were proud of your family
• Explore the use of direct speech and rewrite a scene using it

Safety & Information

• Ages: 7+
• Size: 210mm x 297mm
• No small parts; printed on child-safe materials