Mama Miti Comprehension

Front

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

Back

She noticed the woman had strong hands.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Which words best describe Wangari?

Back

wise and kind

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What do we learn about Wangari in Paragraph 38?

Back

She taught her people the wisdom of peace with nature.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What was the problem in paragraphs 16-18?

Back

A woman's goats were starving.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

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

Back

Wangari told her to plant a mubiru muiru tree.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the main theme of 'Mama Miti'?

Back

The importance of caring for nature and community.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Who is Wangari Maathai?

Back

A Kenyan environmental activist and the founder of the Green Belt Movement.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

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

Back

A type of tree that Wangari encouraged people to plant for food and shade.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What lesson does Wangari teach about nature?

Back

Nature should be respected and nurtured for a better future.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How does Wangari help her community?

Back

By teaching them to plant trees and care for the environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10