Things fall apart
Day 1 : Introduction Activity Lesson Title: Things Fall Apart Introduction Activity
Date: 4/1/14
Overview: This Introduction activity will introduce the students to the author of our text and will provide
a solid background for further lessons with the text.
Goal: To introduce the main concepts and themes of Things Fall Apart in an interactive way and through
meta-cognition and self-assessment on the part of my students.
Objectives:
After this lesson my students…
● will learn about the author of the book, Chinua Achebe
● will gain an understanding of the purpose behind the book, as expressed by Chinua Achebe
● will understand the context in which the book was written and placed
Standards Achieved:
● 1.1.10.A: Apply appropriate strategies to analyze, interpret, and evaluate author’s technique(s)
in terms of both substance and style as related to supporting the intended purpose using grade
level text. ● 1.6.10.A: Listen critically and respond to others in small and large group situations. Respond with
grade level appropriate questions, ideas, information or opinions. Materials/Resources/Setup:
Pre-Made:
● Introduction Powerpoint
○ https://docs.google.com/a/scasd.org/presentation/d/1H4P2Ma510VtZdsVRgD
I_oJBC3Zqgc5BGhtd_COHVB1U/edit#slide=id.g1d8cc9ab1_082
● Drawing paper for students
To Hand Out:
● Drawing paper
Set-Up
● Have powerpoint setup
Prior Knowledge Assessment Questions:
● What do my students know about Africa?
● What do my students know about Chinua Achebe and his book Things Fall Apart?
● What kinds of assumptions lie with my students and their perception of Africa?
Guiding/Essential Questions:
● How does our understanding of the world affect the way we read and view text outside
Things fall apart
Day 1 : Introduction Activity of that cultural perspective?
● How do we understand others at deeper levels?
● Why are traditions important?
● Is it possible to have empathy for others who have an experience outside of your own? Activities:
1. Go through powerpoint with class
a. https://docs.google.com/a/scasd.org/presentation/d/1H4P2Ma510VtZdsVRgDI_oJBC3
Zqgc5BGhtd_COHVB1U/edit#slide=id.g1d8cc9ab1_082
b. Hand out paper to students for Africa drawing
c. Finish Lesson with Chinua Achebe interview
i.
Have students write down either:
1. A question they have about anything related to the interview.
2. A quote they found particularly powerful from the interview.
Homework:
● None
Assessment:
● Discussion
● Africa Maps
Reflection: