Define It!
What is a famine?
A famine is when there isn’t enough food and people go hungry.
William’s family grew ______ as their main food.
maize
Where does William live?
In a small farming village in Malawi called Wimbe.
Use community and hope in one sentence about Chapter 1.
The community kept hope even during the drought.
What country does the story take place in?
Malawi
What is resilience?
Resilience means being strong and recovering from difficult situations.
Because of the ______, many families in Malawi didn’t have enough to eat.
famine
What chores does William do to help his family?
He carries water, helps farm maize, and feeds animals.
Speak 20 seconds using responsibility, education, and survive.
William’s responsibility was to help his parents, but he also wanted an education so his family could survive in the future.
What food do most families grow?
Maize
What is curiosity? Explain how it helps William.
Curiosity means wanting to learn more; it helps William because he keeps asking questions and discovering new ideas.
Write one complete sentence using electricity that connects to Chapter 1.
Most homes in William’s village didn’t have electricity for lights or radios.
What problems does his family face in Chapter 1?
Drought and famine cause hunger and poverty in the village.
Describe William’s situation in Chapter 1 using at least four words: famine, poverty, curiosity, resilience.
During the famine and poverty, William’s curiosity and resilience helped him keep learning despite hunger.
What pushed William to keep learning even without school?
His curiosity and love for science.