I like telling made up stories, Misaabe thinks. Can the real ones be just as good?
So, the next day, he tells Ma’iingan he likes to run and they play tag in the big field.
He tells Migizi he likes to draw, and Migizi does too, so they decide to make a comic book.
He tells Amik that his dad lives far away, and Amik says that his mom lives far away too, so he knows how it feels.
“But I can still make up stories sometimes? If I let everyone know they are made up first?” he asks his mother.
“Totally!” She smiles.
Comprehension Questions
1. What does Misaabe discover when he is authentic with his classmates?
A. When he is truthful, he is able to connect with them.
B. They mock him.
C. They reject him.
2. How does his mother respond when Misaabe asks if it's okay to tell tall tales.
A. She is angry at him.
B. She lectures him about the importance of honesty.
C. She reassures him that it's just fine, as long as he tells people that they are made up stories.
A. She is angry at him.
B. She lectures him about the importance of honesty.
C. She reassures him that it's just fine, as long as he tells people that they are made up stories.
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
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