Kitoto the Mighty!

Why does Kitoto think the river must be powerful? (p.79)

• because the water stays cool under the hot sun

• because the water pushes away the big trees and rocks

• because the sound of the water reaches even the high mountain

• because the sound of the water scares away the dangerous hawk

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CCSS.RL.1.1

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Kitoto says he wants to impress the sun when he meets him. What does Kitoto mean when he says he wants to impress the sun?

• He wants the sun to think he is kind.

• He wants the sun to think he is calm.

• He wants the sun to think he is special.

• He wants the sun to think he is friendly.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Kitoto feel after meeting and spending time with Kigego? (p.88)

• He feels worried about being able to thank Kigego enough

• He feels excited that he and Kigego enjoyed playing games

• He feels unsure about how Kigego will keep them both safe.

• He feels hopeful that he and Kigego will learn from each other

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Which event would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

• Kitoto enters the earth below the mountain and finds many mazes and tunnels.

• Kitoto finds a piece of fruit but sees that the seeds have already been eaten.

• The sun sends the mouse over the savannah on a beam from the log fire.

• The wind pulls in clouds over the savannah and blocks out the sun

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the theme of the story?

• Nature is full of mysteries

• Even the small can be powerful

• Helping old friends is important

• Leaving home can be frightening

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9