Introduction |
You will soon be reading the novel, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. Before you read, however, you need to have some background information on the novel and the author. To better understand the world of Things Fall Apart you are going to work in groups to research topics that are important to understanding the novel. You are going to to become an expert on the topic and present what you've learned to your classmates. That way, instead of me giving you notes you will be responsible for teaching each other.
Some questions that will be answered by this Webquest: What is the history of Nigeria? Who are the Igbo? What is colonialism and who colonized Africa? Who is Chinua Achebe and why did he write Things Fall Apart? Ready to get started? Ok, let's begin... |
Your Quest... |
In your small discussion groups, you will work together to teach the class about one topic that relates to the novel, Things Fall Apart. Each group will research the given topic, take notes on the information, and then create a presentation using Google Slides. Lastly, your group will give a class presentation on your topic and your expertise will help the class understand the background of the novel.
Requirements: - Each student should submit a page of notes - Each person must contribute and present 2 slides - One member of the group must upload the presentation to Google Classroom |
Project Calendar |
Day 1, 2, 3 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Day 4 and 5 (Monday and Tuesday)
Do:
Don't:
Day 6
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Igbo Culture
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This group should focus on the history, economy, language, and daily life
http://www.igboguide.org/ http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/ibo.htm http://obindigbo.com.ng/igbo-culture/ www.everyculture.com/wc/Mauritania-to-Nigeria/Igbo.html http://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/anthropology-and-archaeology/people/igbo https://africa.uima.uiowa.edu/peoples/show/igbo *It is okay if there is some overlap in the culture groups |
Igbo Culture 2
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This group should focus on the traditions, customs
http://www.igboguide.org/ http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/ibo.htm http://obindigbo.com.ng/igbo-culture/ www.everyculture.com/wc/Mauritania-to-Nigeria/Igbo.html http://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/anthropology-and-archaeology/people/igbo https://africa.uima.uiowa.edu/peoples/show/igbo *It is okay if there is some overlap in the culture groups |
Chinua Achebe
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/05/26/after-empire
https://www.biography.com/people/chinua-achebe-20617665 http://www.notablebiographies.com/A-An/Achebe-Chinua.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCic_RoPhoM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl9lE5yN1qY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilB_4FtlG6 *Note: The youtube links are three parts of an interview with Chinua Achebe. You must watch all three parts in order; otherwise it won't make sense. |
African Storytelling
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http://www.gateway-africa.com/stories/
http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/afrstory.htm http://africa.mrdonn.org/griots.html http://www.timsheppard.co.uk/story/dir/traditions/africa.html *This group must pick an African story to tell and perform for the class. All group members must participate in the storytelling. You don't have to memorize the story; however, your performance must reflect evidence of rehearsal. |
Conclusion |
Congratulations! You are now an expert in your chosen topic and are ready to teach the rest of the class about it. Woo hoo!
Now, let's get to the presentations and reading of Things Fall Apart. |
Rubric |