The scene opens with a history class where students are discussing cultural appreciation day. A new student, Isabelle Garcia, who recently moved from Mexico, is made to feel unwelcome and mocked for her cultural traditions, particularly her traditional dish, tamales.
Despite the initial negative reception, Isabelle's tamales become a hit at the school's cultural appreciation event. She also impresses her classmates with her salsa dancing skills.
One of her classmates, Lis, reveals that she is adopted and never got to experience her Mexican heritage. However, after being inspired by Isabelle's performance, Lis begins to appreciate her own roots.
Meanwhile, it is revealed that Isabelle's family is not as underprivileged as initially thought, as her father is a successful businessman who owns multiple farms. The scene ends with Isabelle inviting Lis to a party to experience Mexican culture and Lis offering to teach Isabelle English in return.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Isabelle Garcia is a new student at McKinley Prep.
2. Isabelle is from Mexico and has moved to the United States.
3. Isabelle's father owns a farm in Mexico.
4. Isabelle's family is hosting a party for Cinco de Mayo.
5. The US declared war on Mexico in 1846, leading to the Mexican-American War.
6. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, ceding California and other Mexican territories to the US.
7. Isabelle's friend, Lis, is adopted and did not grow up with her biological parents.
8. Lis was adopted into a white family and did not learn about her Mexican culture or traditions.
9. Isabelle's family is having a party for Cinco de Mayo and has invited Lis and others to attend.
10. Isabelle's father, Ricardo, owns multiple farms across North America and is a large exporter of produce.
11. Ricardo's produce is used in the restaurant owned by Lis's friend's family.
12. Isabelle is not part of the underprivileged program at her school, contrary to what some of her classmates thought.