Lesson Plan : African Proverb Illustration
Teacher Name: | Heather Tabeek |
Grade: | Grade 9-10 |
Subject: | Literature Activities |
Topic: | African proverbs (in conjunction with the novel Things Fall Apart) |
Content: | Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe African proverbs and how they are used to explain or teach |
Goals: | Students will understand how proverbs are used by different cultures to simplify a philosophical belief or explain a basic life truth. Students will be able to compare sayings they're familiar with to some of the proverbs they will read. |
Objectives: | TLW understand the meanings of selected African proverbs and their purpose. TLW plan and create an illustration of a chosen proverb. |
Materials: | Several African proverbs (from textbook or Things Fall Apart) Poster board Markers, colored pencils, crayons (general arts supplies to be used at teacher's discretion) |
Introduction: | Students have been introduced to the use of proverbs in Things Fall Apart. They will review by discussing the importance of proverbs in different cultures. |
Development: | The teacher will read aloud a proverb, and then explain what the proverb means to him or her. Note that the proverb may be interpreted more than one way, but the class should try to come to a close agreement. |
Practice: | Students should follow the teacher's example. Volunteers will read a proverb from the textbook aloud and offer their interpretations of the meaning. Several students should be given the chance to participate in this way. |
Accommodations: | For students who need to see an example, the teacher may choose a proverb to discuss with the class. Once a meaning has been determined, the teacher will illustrate that meaning on the board using the students' suggestions. |
Checking For Understanding: | The teacher should circulate around the room while students are working. This allows students to ask questions during the process and allows the teacher to see how students are thinking. |
Closure: | Finished products are to be displayed. Students may wish to judge another class's posters and offer rewards. |
Evaluation: | Evaluations should include whether students followed directions and how well the illustration shows the meaning of the chosen proverb. Neatness and originality can be taken into consideration. |
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