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Abstract
In this unit, students will continue their reading of the novel
(Ch. 14-19, home reading), student-led literature discussions,
quiz/journal writings, and study guide questions as well as be
introduced to the cooperative game assignment by going over the
grading rubric for this project.
Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential
Questions: Students will understand the difference
between male and female crimes in the society, the severe punishment
that Okonkwo receives, the wisdom of Okonkwo’s Uncle Uchendu, the
advent of Christianity into the tribe and its effect on the tribe,
and the fear that the tribesmen feel as Colonialism and Christianity
begin to take over.
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, & 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
Same as previous lessons.
Teacher
Information/Situations/Setting/Time Time Frame: 2 days
(40-minute days)
Materials/resources:
Novel, Ch. 14-19
Study Guide questions, Game rubric
Quiz/journal questions:
(1) How does Okonkwo reestablish himself in his
motherland?
(2) What does Okonkwo learn from his uncle
Uchendu?
(3) What important message is intended by Uchendu’s
story of the duckling and the chick?
(4) How does the tribe
receive the missionaries and Christianity?
(5) Which members
of the tribe begin to embrace thenew religion? Why does it appeal to
them?
(6) What does the death of Okoli indicate to members
of the tribe?
(7) What does Okonkwo mean when he says, “A
child cannot pay for its mother’s milk”?
(8) What does
Uchendu mean when he says, “But I fear for you young people because
you do not understand how strong is the bond of
friendship”?
Pre-lesson Preparation: Read Ch. 14-19,
copies of Ch. 14-19 Study Guide questions, quiz/journal questions
and game rubric
Assessment
Quality of discussion and answers to quiz/journal and study guide
questions
Student Activity/Tasks 1) Student-led
literature discussion
2) Quiz/journal writings
3) Study Guide
questions
4) Questions about game and grading rubric
Enrichment/Alternate Activity:
Cross-Curricular:
Technology
Requirements/Tools/Materials
Acknowledgements:
Additional Resources
Main
URL:
Related Lessons
Related Resources
Things
Fall Apart Study Guide Chapters 14-19
Game
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