You hold me up when you are kind to me
Gimanaadenim apii gizhewaa-doodawiyan
when you share with me
apii maada’oozhiyanwhen
you learn with me.
apii gikinawaabiyang.
You hold me up when you play with me
Gimanaadenim apii odaminoyang
when you laugh with me
apii baapi’iyang
when you sing with me.
apii nagamoyang.
You hold me up when you comfort me
Gimanaadenim apii minwenimo’iyan
when you listen to me
apii bizindawiyan
when you respect me.
apii manaaji’iyan.
You hold me up.
Gimanaadenim.
Comprehension Questions
1. When you share with me what happens?
A. You learn with me.
B. I feel happy.
C. I want more.
2. When you respect me what happens?
A. I feel good.
B. We can be friends.
C. You hold me up.
A. I feel good.
B. We can be friends.
C. You hold me up.
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
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