Para, the Brave and Beautiful/Transcript

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(we see Joji reading a story to Marj)

Marj: Wait, how did that- Who? I don't understand.

Joji: Marj, what are you reading?

Marj: Hi, Joji. It's a book which my cousin lent me. he said that I will love this book.

Joji: Oh, ho, ho. "A Lizard's Untold Story.' So...do you like it?

Marj: So far, no.

Joji: (laughs) Well, I can tell, but...why?

Marj: I don't know, but I think it lacks details.

Joji: Details?

Marj: Yes, like this one. Listen to this: 'Lizardo (he's the main character) slowly closed his eyes. When he woke up, the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing, and smelled eggs cooking in the kitchen. It was his favorite time of the day.'

Joji: Hey, that sounds interesting!

Marj: I don't think so. It did not even tell what time of the day it was.

Joji: It's morning.

Marj: It's not written here that it's morning.

Joji: Well, it wasn't written directly, but you can tell. 'Sun shining, crowing roosters, the smell of eggs cooking in the kitchen'.

(we see a sun shining, a crowing rooster, and a panned egg below the phrases)

Joji: What time of the day does that sound like to you?

Marj: You're right! That sound like morning!

Joji: You can always make a smart guess based on the information given.

(the words 'smart guess' pop up in blue)

Marj: Smart guess?

Joji: Yes, an inference.

(the word 'inference' pops up in blue)

Joji: An inference is a smart guess. I-It's like this puzzle. Look, even with just a few pieces,

(he holds an unfinished puzzle containing a smiling face)

Joji: you can already tell what the picture is going to be.

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Marj: So, that's inference: a smart guess based on what information is available.

(the word 'inference' is in a red blob, followed by Marj's definition below)

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Joji: Yes, and your past knowledge and experiences!

Marj: Hmm, how about this? 'After almost twenty years, the boy who once frightened them is now back home, carrying a bag of paints and brushes.'

Joji: So, what do you think about that? What's your...inference?

Marj: It means that the boy has already grown into a man, and he probably is a painter.

Joji: So, how were you able to conclude that?

Marj: It says that it's after almost twenty years, and twenty years is a long time! So, the boy has grown, and because he is carrying a bag of paints and brushes, he is probably a painter, because painters are usually the ones who use paints and brushes.

Joji: You know what? I think that's exactly what the author is trying to say.

Marj: Oh, now I know! No wonder I keep looking for exact details! They're all here all along!

Joji: Yup, you just need to analyze and make...

Joji&Marj: Inference!

(the word 'inference' pops up in blue)

Marj: Thanks, Joji! Now, I'll go back to the parts that confused me, and see what they really mean!

Joji: Sounds good!

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Cathy: Are you ready to try your inference skills? We will visit houses and you tell me something about the people who live in these houses. Let's start.

(Cathy gets transported to the next house)

Cathy: Here. Wow! This looks like a very nice room! Can you tell me who lives here? Wow! Look at all these medals and trophies. There are goggles and swimming caps right here. Based on what you see, what is your inference? Who lives here? (beat) Yes! A swimmer! Probably a very good swimmer, because of all the trophies!

(the doorknob moves)

Cathy: Oops! I think the owner of the house is here. Let's go!

(Cathy gets transported to the next house)

Cathy: We are in the second house. Wow! I feel like I'm in an art museum. It's kind of messy, but a beautiful kind of mess! Nice paintings, but the others seem unfinished. Now, based on what you see, what is your inference? Who lives here? That's right! A painter lives here, and he or she looks like a great painter to me. I like the paintings! Are you ready for the next house? Let's go!

(Cathy gets transported to the next house)

Cathy: Here we are! This is a very simple house. Do you have any idea who lives here? It's actually not easy to tell, unless...you can smell that. Mmm...Smells delicious! Makes me hungry! So hung- Oops!

Chef: Who's out there? Oh, an adorable cat. Hello, cutie cat. Are you hungry? Ah, wait, let me get you some food.

Cathy: Is your inference right? This is a house of a chef. I guess that's the end of the house visit, and inferencing! I'm going to eat now!

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(we see Captain Verboom in his headquarters)

Verboom: Aha! An emergency call! It looks like another heroic day for your super, awesome, fabulous, word hero: Captain Verboom! Let me read this. Here goes! It's from Benok!

'Benok's mother will be preparing some food. There will be spaghetti, fried chicken, and some cupcakes. There will be a cake with ten candles on it, and-and-and colorful ballons and decorations will be all around. Lots of visitors will be coming soon.'

Hmm...what? What is this? Is this some kind of, uh, situation? Oh no, is Benok in danger, or-or maybe...her mother! I have to find out what's happening! Hmm, I have to find out what's happening. Hmm, I have to understand what this message is trying to say. I need to use my inference powers! There has to be some clues in these messages. Hmm, okay. Let's use my inference powers! Go!

(red rays surge out of him)

Verboom: Huh, let's see. 'Benok's mother is preparing some food.' Hmm, why would she prepare some food? 'There's spaghetti, fried chicken, and some cupcakes.' Sounds yummy. 'There's a cake with 10 candles on it.' 10 canldes on a cake? Wait a minute... 'The colorful decorations and balloons are all around the place.' I think I know what this means. 'Visitors will be coming over soon.' This definitely sounds like...a birthday party! 'It's Benok's 10th birthday celebration! Oh, wait, I missed this line: 'And you're invited to come, Captain Verboom.' I knew it! It's Benok's birthday party, and I'm invited. Aw, how sweet.

(we see Verboom typing a message)

Verboom: Oh, aha, looks like I've saved the day once more! Using my inference power,

(the word 'inference' pops up in blue)

Verboom: I was able to understand what this message was trying to say. Well, I'll see you again next time. Remember, I'm your super, awesome fabulous, Word Hero: Captain Verboom! Hmm, I should be getting ready for the party. Hmm, what should I wear?

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Joji: Hi, there. Do you remember the story of Para, the blue-naped parrot? (beat) You know, we must protect birds like Para, especially because they are endangered species. They're getting fewer and fewer. Do you agree?

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Joji: Now, let's continue the story of Para, the Brave and Beautiful.

(page turn)

Joji: 'Dr. and Ms. Reggie are in their yard. They will plan their trip to Manila. Para hops forward and backward with flair. Dr. Reggie says "Take care, Para, Go slow. If you move too fast, you may harm yourself."'

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Joji: 'Para is excited to go to Manila. In a mirror, she can see how beautiful she is. She has bright cream feathers, and a blue head. Her beak is red. Her wings are black and gold. She looks fantastic!'

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Joji: 'On the day of the trip, Para and the Reggies get into the car. Dr. Reggie says, "Manila is not too far. It is near Tagaytay!" He then adds, "We will need to follow the curves in the road, and when we get to the highway, we will go straight to Manila.'

(page turn)

Joji: 'They reach the school in Manila. Para sings and dances in front of the children. Mrs. Reggie stands on the left of Para, and plays the ukulele. All the chilldren are happy, and clap for Para. No one is sad today.'

(page turn)

Joji: 'After the show, Para and the Reggies get ready to go home. It is very noisy in the car park, and suddenly, an old bus makes a loud sound. BOOM! Para is scared. She flies away! Dr. and Mrs. Reggie call out "Para, Para, come back!", but it's too late. Para flies to the air in a vertical line. Dr. Reggie and Mrs. Reggie just starre. What will they do now?'

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Joji: 'How will they bring back Para?' We will continue the story of Para, the Brave and Beautiful, tomorrow.

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(we see James Lez Read in his house)

James: Hey, yo, what's up, it's James Lez Read here, and today, we will be talking about not one, but two vowels! We will be talking about these vowels.

(the letters 'ee' pop up in yellow)

James: When you see two letter E's together, they make the sound 'ee'. 'Ee'. 'Ee'. 'Ee'. Say it with me! (beat) Good job.

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James: We use it in different words, like 'see', 'bee', 'beef', 'feet', 'teeth'.

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James: Remember! Wehn you see two letter E's together, they make the sound 'ee'. Now, let's read some more words with 'ee'.

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James: Look at this ant! It is deep in the ground. D-ee-p.

(the word 'deep' pops up, with 'd' and 'p' in green and 'ee' in yellow)

James: Deep. Now, you read it! Very good! 'Deep' means 'way down'. This is a seed. S-ee-d.

(the word 'seed' pops up, with 's' and 'd' in green and 'ee' in yellow)

James: Your turn to read! (beat) Good job.

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James: This is a sheep. Sh-ee-p.

(the word 'sheep' pops up, with 'sh' and 'p' in green and 'ee' in yellow)

James: Sheep. Now, you read it! (laughs) Th-the sheep likes to sleep. Sleep! 'Sleep' also uses two letter E's. S-l-ee-p.

(the word 'sleep' pops up, with 'sl' and 'p' in green and 'ee' in yellow)

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James: Let's practice some more! Look at the picture, listen to the sound, and find the correct word. Are you ready? Let's go!

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(we see two eyes, with the words 'bee', 'see', and 'seed' in yellow, with 'see' turning green)

James: See. This is the correct answer. See.

(we see a bee, with the words 'see', 'feet', and 'bee' in yellow, with 'bee' turning green)

James: Bee. This is bee.

(we see a sheep, with the words 'sheep', 'feet', and 'see' in yellow, with 'sheep' turning green)

James: This is a sheep. This is the correct answer. Sheep.

(we see two feet, with the words 'feet', 'bee', and 'see' in yellow, with 'feet' turning green)

James: Feet. This is the correct answer. Feet.

(we see two feet, with the words 'teeth', 'sleep', and 'deep' in yellow, with 'deep' turning green)

James: Deep. The correct answer is this one. Deep.

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James: Were you able to get them all correctly? In this part, you will only listen, and find the correct word. There won't be any pictures! (laughs)

James: Seed. Which is the correct word?

(the words 'sleep' and 'seed' are under a red blob, with the latter turning green)

James: This is the correct answer. Seed. Beef.

(the words 'beef' and 'feet' are under a red blob, with the former turning green)

James: This is the word. Beef. Sleep.

(the words 'teeth' and 'sleep' are under a red blob, with the latter turning green)

James: The correct answer is this one. Sleep.

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James: Were you able to get all the words? Ah, that's great! Now, let's read all of them. Are you ready? 'See', 'bee', 'beef', 'feet', 'deep', 'teeth', 'seed', 'sheep', 'sleep'.

(all the words pop up in yellow)

James: Great!

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Marj: What?

Joji: Hey, you still don't like the story?

Marj: No, I like it. I actually love the story!

Joji: But, th- Why do you look disappointed?

Marj: I'm not. It's just that I finished the story, and I don't want it to end yet.

Joji: So the book is that good, huh?

Marj: Yes, my cousin was right. I love it! And because of inference, I think I enjoyed it more, Joji.

Joji: (chuckles) Well, that's great to hear, but, uh, since you're done with that book, may I borrow it?

Marj: Mmm, sure! But I hope it won't take long to finish! I want to read it again.

Joji: Thank you, Marj. Hey, thank you for being with us today. We'll see you again next time, and we hope you had a great time, because my room is your room. Goodbye!

Marj: Goodbye!