Famine
What becomes William’s biggest challenge each day as the famine worsens?
finding enough food
William’s parents struggle to keep the family safe and fed during this crisis.
the famine
Many families in the village begin doing this to survive—searching for leftover food.
scavenging
This word means "continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties"
Perseverance
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Hunger causes William to experience this physical effect that makes chores harder.
weakness
William’s family begins doing this to make their food supply last longer
rationing
This word describes how the entire community is affected by hunger.
suffering
This word means "to use sparingly"
Ration
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William’s family begins doing this regularly to make food last longer.
skipping meals
The place William goes to sell food
Trading Center/market
This event marks the beginning of severe hunger for the village.
failed harvest
This word means "to perish from lack of food"
Starvation
The type of tree that fits in your hand.
Palm Tree
William’s daily routine changes because he must spend more time doing this instead of schoolwork.
helping with chores
William notices his parents becoming more worried because they fear this.
not having enough food
When getting maize at the Trading Center, the two lines turn into what?
A Mob
This word means "moral, legal, or mental accountably."
Responsibility
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This moment shows William fully understands how serious the famine has become.
when he sees his family growing weaker from hunger
Despite hunger, William’s family shows strength by doing this.
supporting each other and staying hopeful
The two lines for maize was split in these two categories.
Group 1:Women and children
Group 2: Men
The small cakes Williams mom made.
zigumu cakes
The number of tattoo Ms. Logan has.
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