Mama Miti vocabulary

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What is a tradition?

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A tradition is a custom or belief that is passed down from generation to generation.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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What does lamenting mean?

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Lamenting means expressing feelings of sadness or sorrow.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What is a ceremony?

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A ceremony is a formal religious or public event.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What does offering mean?

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Offering means giving or presenting something.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What is medicine?

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Medicine is a substance used to treat illness or injury.

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

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What is the importance of traditions?

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Traditions help to connect people to their culture and history.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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Can you give an example of a ceremony?

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An example of a ceremony is a wedding or a graduation.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Why do people lament?

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People lament to express their grief or sadness over a loss.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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How can traditions be celebrated?

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Traditions can be celebrated through festivals, rituals, or family gatherings.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What types of offerings are made in ceremonies?

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Offerings can include food, flowers, or gifts given during a ceremony.