Mama Miti Comprehension

Front

What is the author's purpose for writing 'Mama Miti'?

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 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 does 'Thayu Nyumba' mean?

Back

Peace, me people.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Front

Which words best describe Wangari?

Back

Wise and kind.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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 a key theme in 'Mama Miti'?

Back

The importance of helping others and the environment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Who is the main character in 'Mama Miti'?

Back

Wangari Maathai.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What does Wangari do to help her community?

Back

She encourages people to plant trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the significance of trees in 'Mama Miti'?

Back

Trees provide food, shelter, and help the environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

How does Wangari show kindness in the story?

Back

By helping women and teaching them to plant trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1