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duv
dove
This word means money borrowed.
loan
True or false.
The word "expression" means putting thoughts or feelings out in the open.
True
How did Kojo’s life change when his father died?
Kojo used to go to school but he had to quit school so he could help him mom chop firewood to sell at the market.
This word means to do well and succeed.
prosper
noch
notch
This word means to have enough money to pay for.
afford
What does lyric poetry sound like?
a song
How does Kojo’s farm help others? (give at least two examples)
Possible answers: He helps him mom because she can move in with Lumusi and Kojo. She doesn’t have to chop firewood anymore. He helps villagers because he employs them so that they can afford school for their kids and livestock of their own. He is able to give Adika a loan for a mechanical grain mill.
This word means difficult to get or find.
scarce
gess
guess
savings
Give an example of alliteration.
"Alice the alligator asked for apples." or "Sally sells seashells at the seashore."
(answers may vary)
How does Kojo show determination? (Give at least one example)
Possible answer: Kojo is determined to help his mom. He takes the extra money and buys the best hen he sees. He also shows his determination when he continues to ask the banker for a loan and explains his life story to persuade him.
What do you call numbers that you add?
addends
laff
laugh
This word means a chance of loss or harm.
risk
rhythm
Give 3 reasons Kojo visits Lumo.
Kojo visits Lumo because Lumo is a good friend, he likes to hear stories from Lumo about his father, he likes the food they make, and he likes Lumo’s daughter, Lumusi.
What do you call the answer to an addition problem or the total you get when you add numbers?
sum
led
lead
This word means the money you earn after expenses; earnings.
profit
This word means "not able to produce anything."
barren
What lesson can you learn from Kojo?
Possible answer: I can learn that it’s important to work hard for my goals and that we can accomplish big things with effort.
Name 4 characters from One Hen.
tuff
tough
This word means payments earned through work.
wages
What does "expression" mean?
the act of putting thoughts or feelings into words or actions
(answers may vary)
What might the author’s purpose have been for writing this story?
Possible answer: She may have wanted kids to know that they can make a big difference in the world.
What is a synonym?
a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word