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Abstract
This is an introductory unit to the author, the Ibo people, and
their traditions.
Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential
Questions: Lesson fundamental understandings and
essential questions:
Students will gain an understanding of
the background of the author, the lifestyle of the pre-colonial Ibo
people, and the strength and unity provided by adherence to their
ethics, values and traditions.
Standards
National Standards National
Standard(s): Students develop an understanding of and respect
for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across
cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.
Technology Standard(s): 3a) Students use technology tools
to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
3b) Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other
creative works. 5b) Students use technology tools to process data
and report results.
Information Literacy Standard(s):
Standards 1, 2, 3, 5, & 9
State Standards State
Standard(s): Students read to comprehend, interpret, and
evaluate literature from a variety of authors, cultures, and times.
CCSD Local Standards: 5.3 - The student will analyze
cultural aspects evident in African writing. 5.4 – The student will
interpret the psychological motivations of characters in African
literature. 5.5 – The student will assess the ethics and values
portrayed in African literature.
Lesson
Prerequisite Skills
Use of the Internet for research; knowledge of how to use
PowerPoint, Slideshow, and/or computer and monitors for whole group
instruction.
Teacher
Information/Situations/Setting/Time Time frame – 3
days (40-minute days)
Materials/resources – Achebe Scavenger Hunt
sheet, copies of Achebe essays, mini-research topics (kola nut,
alligator pepper, and palm wine; storytelling; use of masks; plural
marriage; geographical location of the Ibo in Nigeria;
polytheism)
Resources for Scavenger Hunt:
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/Complit/coml100/achebe/
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/AS.html
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Country_Specific/Nigeria.html
http://homeworkcentral.com/toplinks/161.html
Pre-lesson
Preparation: Copies of Achebe Scavenger Hunt sheet; Internet Access;
formation of groups; copies of mini-research topics
Assessment
Completion of scavenger hunt sheet; ability to state Achebe’s
belief system as stated in each essay; group presentation of each
mini-research topic
Student Activity/Tasks Students will
begin by doing individual Internet research on stated sites to
complete Achebe Scavenger Hunt sheet.
1) By groups, students
will be given one of three Achebe essays to read and discuss. From
this discussion, students will generate a list of Achebe’s beliefs
that they will share with whole group.
2) By groups, students
will be given mini-research topics which will provide them with a
basic understanding of what is valued in the Ibo society. Their
findings will then be presented to whole group.
Enrichment/Alternate Activity:
Cross-Curricular:
Technology
Requirements/Tools/Materials
Internet Explorer or Netscape for Internet research; Powerpoint;
Slideshow; computer and monitors.
Acknowledgements:
Additional Resources
Main
URL:
Related Lessons
Related Resources
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Achebe Scavenger Hunt
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Career Connection to Teaching with Technology
USDOE Technology Innovation Challenge Grant
Marshall Ransom, Project Manager
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