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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
Main
URL:
Related Lessons
Related Resources
Things
Fall Apart Study Guide Chapter 11-13
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