Mama Miti Vocabulary Test

Front

What is a tradition?

Back

A tradition is a long-established custom or belief that is passed down from generation to generation. For example, planting a tree on a specific day every year.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does it mean to offer something?

Back

To offer something means to present it for someone to accept or reject. For example, giving someone a choice between two types of trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does lamenting mean?

Back

Lamenting means expressing sorrow or regret. For example, villagers lamenting about the dirty river after a flood.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is medicine?

Back

Medicine is a substance used to treat illness or injury. Some trees are used to make medicine like aspirin.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

Front

What is a ceremony?

Back

A ceremony is a formal event held on special occasions. For example, a ceremony held under a sacred tree for blessings.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the significance of planting trees?

Back

Planting trees helps the environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, and supporting wildlife.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is a sacred tree?

Back

A sacred tree is a tree that is considered holy or special in a culture or religion, often associated with rituals.

Front

What does it mean to act as nature's filter?

Back

To act as nature's filter means to help clean or purify the environment, like how certain trees can clean water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is a murigono tree?

Back

A murigono tree is a type of tree mentioned in the context of planting choices in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is a muhuti tree?

Back

A muhuti tree is another type of tree mentioned in the context of planting choices in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1