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African Literature Through Ibo Eyes- #6

Lesson Details


Subjects: Literature, English/Languages Arts
Learning Level: High School
Author(s): Suzanne Fabbi – Advanced Technologies Academy H.S., Las Vegas, NV
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Abstract

In this unit, students will have read Ch. 11-13 (home reading) and continue their student-led literature discussions (2 pairs), quiz or journal questions, and Study Guide questions.

Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential Questions:

Students will better understand the relationship between Okonkwo and his second wife Ekwefi and her feeling of powerlessness to the Oracle. They will also understand the close relationship among members of the tribe through the celebration of a tribesman’s daughter’s uri.

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

Reading aloud; close listening

Teacher Information/Situations/Setting/Time

Time Frame: 2 days (40-minute days)

Materials/resources: Ch. 11-13 Study Guide questions
Quiz/journal questions:

(1) How does the story of Ezinma and Chielo help us to know Okonkwo and Ekwefi better?

(2) In what ways is the uri of one tribesman’s daughter a tribal celebration?

Pre-lesson Preparation: Reading of Ch. 11-13; copies of quiz/journal and study guide questions

Assessment

Quality of discussion and answers to quiz/journal and study guide questions

Student Activity/Tasks

1) Student-led literature discussion
2) Quiz/journal writing
3) Study Guide questions

Enrichment/Alternate Activity:

Cross-Curricular:

Technology Requirements/Tools/Materials

Acknowledgements:


Additional Resources

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Related Resources

Things Fall Apart Study Guide Chapter 11-13



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