Mama Miti vocabulary

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What does 'lamenting' mean?

Back

Expressing feelings of sadness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What are 'ceremonies'?

Back

Formal religious or public events.

Front

What is 'medicine'?

Back

A substance used for treating an illness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

Front

What does 'tradition' mean?

Back

A custom or belief passed down through generations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is an 'offering'?

Back

Something given to a deity or as a gift.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is an example of a 'ceremony'?

Back

A wedding or graduation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is a common 'tradition' in many cultures?

Back

Celebrating holidays with family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How can 'lamenting' be expressed?

Back

Through words, music, or art.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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What is the purpose of 'medicine'?

Back

To help people feel better when they are sick.

Front

What might be included in an 'offering'?

Back

Food, flowers, or prayers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9