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Abstract
In this lesson, students will read Ch. 10 together in class,
discuss the Ibo judicial system and the purpose of the egwugwu, and
take a summative quiz. They will do mask research by finding a mask
that they like and include a picture, the tribe of origin, a
description, and the purpose for wearing it. Students will create
their own masks and include a description and occasion for wearing
them.
Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential
Questions: Students will gain an understanding of the
Ibo judicial system and the place of the egwugwu in the tribe. They
will also better understand the roles of masks in this society.
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, 4, & 5
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
Reading aloud; close listening; knowledge of how to create with
paper mache
Teacher
Information/Situations/Setting/Time Time Frame: 3 days
(40-minute days)
Materials/resources: Novel, Copies of Ch. 10
quiz, mask molds, paper mache (paper and paste), paints, and
brushes.
Pre-lesson Preparation: Reading of Ch. 10, copies of
quiz, materials for the making and painting of masks
Assessment
Quality of reading, discussion, and answers to quiz; creation of
masks and description and occasion for the wearing of individually
created masks.
Student Activity/Tasks 1) Reading aloud
of Ch. 10
2) Discussion of Ibo judicial system and role of the
egwugwu
3) Making of masks
4) Painting of masks
5)
Description of masks and occasion for wearing them
Enrichment/Alternate Activity:
Cross-Curricular:
Technology
Requirements/Tools/Materials
Acknowledgements:
Additional Resources
Main
URL:
Related Lessons
Related Resources
Things
Fall Apart Chapter 10 quiz
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Career Connection to Teaching with Technology
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