When June first came to Windy Primary, her teacher paired her up with Sam. Sam was a lovely girl, she was always supporting those around her and had many friends from many different countries and cultures. The teacher had made a good choice, because when Sam saw June, she didn't notice June's different style of dress, or the scarf she wore over her head. Sam didn't notice June's different accent or religion and the different types of food she ate during break time.
Out on the playground one lunchtime a voice called out. " Hey look at the new girl! Look at the way she is dressed! What a geek!"
It was John, standing on the high part of the playground and looking down at Sam and June, who were sitting own their own having a quiet talk.
He called out again. This time hopping down and walking up to Sam and June. His friends started laughing.
"Ha! Why do you wear that stupid thing on your head! It makes you look so stupid!" John shouted, as he stood in front of the girls.
Sam stood up and confronted John. "Why are you so mean John. Why don't you just go away." She said calmly. John didn't seem amused.
"What's that stupid thing on your head anyway!?" He reached down and snatched the scarf from June's head.
June hid her face and began to cry.
Why do you think John acted that way?
Find out 5 facts about culture in Iran and make a comparison to your own culture - Are there similarities? Are their differences? Explain clearly.
