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      Ms. Nicholson on 12 Jul 13
       
      Students, do you agree with this statement?  How would you use textual evidence to support this author's claim?
  • All too many Africans in his time were ready to accept the European judgment that Africa had no history or culture worth considering.
  • hroughout the novel he shows how African cultures vary among themselves and how they change over time. Look for instances of these variations as you read.
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      Cite these sources.  Note them as you read and post to moodle.  Let's see how many we can find.
  • He also wrote a famous attack on the racism of Heart of Darkness which continues to be the subject of heated debate.
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  • levated diction which is meant to convey the sense of Ibo speech
  • n this edition, a glossary of Ibo words and phrases is printed at the end of the book. Be sure to consult it whenever you encounter a new Ibo word or phrase.
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      Ms. Nicholson on 16 Jul 13
       
      Look at the names in Things Fall Apart.  
  • Now divide the class into groups of four, and have each group select an African nation to investigate. Explain that each group will be creating a poster on its country. The poster should be divided into four sections, with a small map of the country (with the capital labeled) in the center. The group will be responsible for creating the map, but each member of the group will provide information for each of the four sections: Name origin and information Colonization information Current data and statistics Significant historical events
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      Ms. Nicholson on 16 Jul 13
       
      Regions of Nigeria for Things Fall Apart. Regions in South Africa for Cry, the Beloved Country.
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  • Each student should research the information for his or her section and complete the poster. Use the evaluation rubric to clarify your expectations before the students begin working.
  • Discuss and define some of the factors involved in colonization. Why do people colonize other places? 2. Throughout history, colonization has had both positive and negative effects. Consider and discuss these in light of the countries you have studied.
  • What are some of the problems that could arise for a country after it achieves independence? What are some of the consequences and responsibilities resulting from independence?
  • What should the role of the United Nations be in supporting and including nations that have achieved independence in the latter part of the 20th century? 7. Compare colonization in Africa with colonization in other parts of the world.
  • Spotlight on Africa Have students imagine they are producers for a news show called This Week in Africa . Ask the students to follow news about Africa for one week and develop a 30-second spot of about 60 to 75 words. Have them "present" their spots to the class. Africa Online provides an effective daily resource for this information (see Internet sites under Materials). After their presentations, categorize major news stories according to whether they show positive or negative aspects of the influence of the nations' colonial pasts.
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      Ms. Nicholson on 16 Jul 13
       
      CCSS Speaking and Listening, Writing, Nonfiction texts.
  • Education, Intrigue, and Enjoyment! Ask your students to create travel brochures inviting other high school students to join an expedition to an African country. Explain that their brochures must be interesting and informative to both students and parents. Students should highlight geographic, cultural, educational, and entertainment features this expedition would offer.
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