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Akiti the Hunter meets teachers exactly where they need it - fully aligned to Common Core State and International Global Standards across PreK-5. Every book in the series supports literacy, cultural competency, and social-emotional learning.

  • Common Core Standards (CCSS)

  • CA ELA/ELD Standards

  • NCSS Social Studies Standards

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  • Common Codes

    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.K.1
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.K.3
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.K.7
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.K.2

    CA State Standards

    CA ELA K.R1.L CA ELA K.R1.9 CA ELA K.PI.1

    Skills Developed

    • Ask and answer questions about key story details

    • Identify characters, settings, and major events

    • Connect illustration to the text’s meaning

    • Build vocabulary through cultural context

  • Common Codes

    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.1.2
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.2.3
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.2.6
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.W.2.3

    CA State Standards

    CA ELA 1.RL.2 CA ELA 2.RL.3 CA ELD 1-2.PI.6

    Skills Developed

    • Retell stories and identify central message or moral

    • Describe character response to challenges

    • Explore point of view and cultural perspective

    • Write narratives inspired by Akiti’s adventures

  • Common Codes

    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.3.2
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.4.9
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.5.6
    CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RI.4.3

    CA State Standards

    CA ELA 3.RL.2 CA ELA 4.RL.9 CA ELD 3-5.PII.3 CA HSS 4.2

    Skills Developed

    • Compare Yoruba mythology to world mythology traditions

    • Analyze theme, moral, and author’s cultural purpose

    • Examine diverse perspectives in literature

    • Research African history and geography connections

Cross-Curricular Connections

  • Social Studies - African History

  • Social Studies - Cultural Diversity

  • SEL - Identity & Belonging

  • SEL - Courage & Resilience

  • Art - West African Visual Traditions

  • Geography - Nigeria & West Africa

  • Media Literary - Representation

  • NCSS Theme I - Culture

  • NCSS Theme IV - Individual Development

  • Art & Animations

  • 2D Animations

  • 3D CGI Animations

  • Storyboarding

  • Creative Writing - Folklore & Fantasy

Akiti the Hunter is fully aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL K-5) and California ELA/ELD Standards for grades PreK through 5. The series supports literacy, social emotional learning, and cultural competency - with free downloads Teacher’s Guides, discussion questions, and classroom activity packs available on the Activity Page.