1. Their Native Tongue

2. local Near or in the neigborhood My mom likes to shop at the local store. What local place do you like to go to?

3. native From a particular place Penguins are native to very cold places. What are some other animals that are native to cold places?

4. reclaim To take back something that belongs to you. New trees were planted so that they could reclaim the forest. What is another way you can reclaim nature?

5. ancestors People in your family who came before you. My grandmother is my ancestor. Name some other ancestors in your family.

6. heritage The customs of your family, your ancestors, and your culture. A dragon in the parade is part of the Chinese heritage. What are some things you see at Christmas that is part of your heritage?

7. traditions Customs, or special things you and your family do on special occasions. A birthday cake is a tradition when it is someone’s birthday. What is a tradition for the Fourth of July?