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Abstract
In this lesson, students will continue their reading (Ch. 5-9
over 2 days of home reading) and student-led discussions (2 pairs).
They will also continue reading quizzes or journal writings and
Study Guide questions.
Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential
Questions: Students will gain an understanding of
tribal celebrations and the importance of such traditions as
storytelling, wrestling, and sitting under the silk-cotton tree.
They will also understand the power of the Oracle and the qualities
of character which make Obierika more successful than Okonkwo. They
will understand marriage customs and acquire background on Ekwefi
and Ezinma that will explain their closeness and concern over
Ezinma’s illness.
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
Same as previous lessons.
Teacher
Information/Situations/Setting/Time Time frame: 2 days
(40 minutes per day)
Materials/resources: Copies of Ch. 5-9
Study Guide
Quiz/journal questions:
(1) Describe the
New Yam Festival, including purpose, traditional foods, and
celebratory activities.
(2) What role does storytelling play
in the tribe (yam foo-foo)?
(3) What does prowess in
wrestling bring to male members of the society?
(4) Why do
young women sit under the silk-cotton tree?
(5) What has been
Ikemefuna’s role in Okonkwo’s family, and why must it
end?
(6) Though Okonkwo and Obierika are best friends,
similar in many ways, and are both very much esteemed in their
society, what makes Obierika the more reasonable of the
two?
(7) Describe the process of bargaining in marriage
arrangements?
(8) Why is there such great concern over Ezinma’s
illness?
Pre-lesson Preparation: Reading of assigned
chapters; Copies of study guide and quiz/journal questions
Assessment
Quality of discussion and quiz/journal and study guide
questions
Student Activity/Tasks Student-led
literature discussions
1) Quiz or journal writings
2) 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 5-9
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Career Connection to Teaching with Technology
USDOE Technology Innovation Challenge Grant
Marshall Ransom, Project Manager
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