U6W4 Comprehension Questions
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10 questions
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Study the illustration on pages 492-493. How does the artist show that nature is sacred to Wangari?
Study the illustration on pages 492-493. How does the artist show that nature is sacred to Wangari?
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What are some influences listed on page 493 that shaped Wangari's life?
What are some influences listed on page 493 that shaped Wangari's life?
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Pgs. 494-495 Sometimes one cause can lead to a chain of events. What cause-and-effect relationship is shown on page 494? What problem did this cause?
Pgs. 494-495 Sometimes one cause can lead to a chain of events. What cause-and-effect relationship is shown on page 494? What problem did this cause?
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Pgs. 494-495 How has Kenya changed since Wangari left? Select all that apply.
Pgs. 494-495 How has Kenya changed since Wangari left? Select all that apply.
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Pgs. 496-497 Why was it difficult to plant trees?
Pgs. 496-497 Why was it difficult to plant trees?
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Pgs. 498-499 The land in Kenya is a main focus of this selection. The author uses many terms as synonyms for land. What other synonyms for land are on page 498?
Pgs. 498-499 The land in Kenya is a main focus of this selection. The author uses many terms as synonyms for land. What other synonyms for land are on page 498?
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Pgs. 498-499 Wangari says to the soldiers, "You hold your gun, but what are you protecting?" What is she suggesting by saying this? Use text evidence to support your answer.
Pgs. 498-499 Wangari says to the soldiers, "You hold your gun, but what are you protecting?" What is she suggesting by saying this? Use text evidence to support your answer.
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- Give seedlings to school children and teach them how to make their own nurseries. Also give seedlings to prisoners and soldiers.
- There was a lack of natureal resources such as trees, grass, and water.
- Wangari started a movement to make Kenya green once again. Thirty million trees have been planted in thirty years.
- Kenya's land was suffering and lacked trees and other vegetation.
- Gather seeds, prepare the soil, plant and tend seeds, dig holes for water.
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Pgs. 500-501 How did Wangari get people to join her movement?
Pgs. 500-501 How did Wangari get people to join her movement?
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Essential Question: What impact do our actions have on our world? How did Wangari make a difference in her country?
Essential Question: What impact do our actions have on our world? How did Wangari make a difference in her country?