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African Literature Through Ibo Eyes- #11

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 play and evaluate the games of their peers according to the grading rubric in 20-minute rotations.

Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential Questions:

Students will be able to determine the depth of their peers’ understanding of the novel as well as their own understanding by playing and evaluating each other’s games.

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 2, 6, & 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

Finishing the novel, working cooperatively with peers

Teacher Information/Situations/Setting/Time

Time Frame: 2 days (40-minute days)
Materials/resources: Novel, games, game rubrics
Pre-lesson Preparation: Copies of grading rubrics for game

Assessment

Playing and evaluating the games

Student Activity/Tasks

1) Playing games
2) Evaluating games

Enrichment/Alternate Activity:

Cross-Curricular:

Technology Requirements/Tools/Materials

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