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1) When did the story take place?

2) Where was the village?

3) What is the magic box?

4) Why was no one interested in playing gasing anymore?

5) Was the introduction of the magic box good for the

villagers?

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1. "Everyone pushed to get as close to it as possible. Mei Ling and her friends peered into the screen. However, they could not see anything. They tapped the glass to make sure it was not a trick."

This part was significant because they were trying to make sense of what the "magic box" was and what it could do.

2. "That night, no one was interested in playing gasing. The adults did not talk to one another like they usually did at dinner. Everyone just stared at the magic box instead."

This part was significant because the "magic box" changed the group dynamics and interactions among the villagers.

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This story starts in the setting of the village party, similar to community event / Friday night parties, to connect the people (have some entertainment, get to know each other)

I think the story will share about how the invention bring the village together and make them distant at the same time, when everyone is more absorbed with watching the television than playing or chatting with one another. (Reference - last 2 paragraphs, "The adults did not talk to one another like they usually did at dinner. Everyone just stared at the magic box instead!)

The irony is that the village chief is the one who introduced this, the one who is supposed to bring the village together. Hence, it might touch on the importance of foresight and leadership.

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Uncle Ahmad was throwing a big party to celebrate his birthday. He had bought a 'magic box'. There were food and games. Everyone was amazed by the features of the 'magic box'. A brand new form of entertainment had come to the kampung.

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The village chief, Uncle Ahmad, threw a big birthday party. He had bought a 'magic box'. Everyone was looking forward to the party as they wanted to see the 'magic box', play gasing and have a feast.

When the guests arrived, Uncle Ahmad turned on the screen. Everyone was fascinated and intrigued by the man who appeared on the screen and could talk and move. The 'magic box' became the main form of entertainment at that party.

Jessica

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Why was everyone so excited?

When did the screen light up?

Where was the party held?

Who was the village chief?

What was so special about the magic box?

How did the magic box show moving pictures of people that could talk to 'you'?

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Winnie

Unusual text: Uncle Ahmad presented his magic box. It sat on four spindly legs at the front of his big room. On the front box was a glass screen and four little buttons.

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The "magic box" caught my attention. The box could do a few things:

1) sat on 4 spindly legs

2) show moving pictures of people

3) person in the screen looks small

4) person in the screen could talk and move.

It is like a riddle. The "magic box" is a television!

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1) Why were the villagers excited?

2) What could possibly be inside the box?

3) What activities were the children looking forward to?

4) How did the party go for everyone in the village that night?

Patricia

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The magic box "brought" the people together yet people did not get to really forge ties with others as they were enthralled by the characters on the screen. This is similar to the current phenomenon where people are spending more time with their gadgets than interacting with people around them.