Mama Miti Comprehension

Front

What did Wangari notice after looking at the woman's hands?

Back

She noticed the woman had strong hands.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What do we learn about Wangari in Paragraph 38?

Back

She taught her people the wisdom of peace with nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What did Wangari tell the poor woman who needed food to do?

Back

Wangari told her to plant a mubiru muiru tree.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the theme of this story?

Back

Helping others is rewarding.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is the author's purpose for writing this story?

Back

To inform the reader about a woman who helped her country.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does the term 'mubiru muiru tree' refer to?

Back

A type of tree that Wangari encouraged people to plant.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What is the significance of strong hands in the story?

Back

Strong hands symbolize hard work and resilience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How does Wangari demonstrate leadership in the story?

Back

By teaching her community to plant trees and care for nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

What lesson can we learn from Wangari's actions?

Back

Helping others can lead to positive change in the community.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What role does nature play in the story?

Back

Nature is portrayed as essential for life and community well-being.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9