RAP 6.4
RAP 6.4
Read the statements below and determine who or what
is “speaking.”
Read the statements below and determine who or what
is “speaking.”
1. “I was known as Muhammad Ture but gained a new name after
leading the rebellion against Sunni Baru. Who am I?”
2. “I conquered Mali and built up the great empire of Songhai.
Who am I?”
3. “The Moroccans used me, one of the earliest types of guns, in
their attack against Songhai. What am I?”
4. “We were a part of the Mali empire, but our wealth inspired us
to break free. Who are we?”
1. “I was known as Muhammad Ture but gained a new name after
leading the rebellion against Sunni Baru. Who am I?”
2. “I conquered Mali and built up the great empire of Songhai.
Who am I?”
3. “The Moroccans used me, one of the earliest types of guns, in
their attack against Songhai. What am I?”
4. “We were a part of the Mali empire, but our wealth inspired us
to break free. Who are we?”
If YOU were there …
If YOU were there …
How does the story of Sundiata make you feel?
(5 sentences)
How does the story of Sundiata make you feel?
(5 sentences)
You are the youngest and smallest in your family. People often
tease you about not being very strong. In the evenings, when work
is done, the people of your village gather to listen to storytellers.
One of your favorites is about the hero Sundiata. As a boy he was
small and weak, but he grew to be a great warrior and hero.
You are the youngest and smallest in your family. People often
tease you about not being very strong. In the evenings, when work
is done, the people of your village gather to listen to storytellers.
One of your favorites is about the hero Sundiata. As a boy he was
small and weak, but he grew to be a great warrior and hero.
Consider feeling ENCOURAGED:
• because a small weak child became a great warrior and hero
• the image of Sundiata as a child reminds you of yourself
Consider feeling ENCOURAGED:
• because a small weak child became a great warrior and hero
• the image of Sundiata as a child reminds you of yourself
Consider feeling DISCOURAGED:
• because stories like Sundiata’s can’t happen to everybody
• because Sundiata had to endure hardships
Consider feeling DISCOURAGED:
• because stories like Sundiata’s can’t happen to everybody
• because Sundiata had to endure hardships
RAP 6.4
RAP 6.4
Read the statements below and determine who or what
is “speaking.”
Read the statements below and determine who or what
is “speaking.”
1. “I was known as Muhammad Ture but gained a new name after
leading the rebellion against Sunni Baru. Who am I?”
2. “I conquered Mali and built up the great empire of Songhai.
Who am I?”
3. “The Moroccans used me, one of the earliest types of guns, in
their attack against Songhai. What am I?”
4. “We were a part of the Mali empire, but our wealth inspired us
to break free. Who are we?”
1. “I was known as Muhammad Ture but gained a new name after
leading the rebellion against Sunni Baru. Who am I?”
2. “I conquered Mali and built up the great empire of Songhai.
Who am I?”
3. “The Moroccans used me, one of the earliest types of guns, in
their attack against Songhai. What am I?”
4. “We were a part of the Mali empire, but our wealth inspired us
to break free. Who are we?”
If YOU were there …
If YOU were there …
You are the youngest and smallest in your family. People often
tease you about not being very strong. In the evenings, when work
is done, the people of your village gather to listen to storytellers.
One of your favorites is about the hero Sundiata. As a boy he was
small and weak, but he grew to be a great warrior and hero.
You are the youngest and smallest in your family. People often
tease you about not being very strong. In the evenings, when work
is done, the people of your village gather to listen to storytellers.
One of your favorites is about the hero Sundiata. As a boy he was
small and weak, but he grew to be a great warrior and hero.
How does the story of Sundiata make you feel?
(5 sentences)
How does the story of Sundiata make you feel?
(5 sentences)
Consider feeling ENCOURAGED:
• because a small weak child became a great warrior and hero
• the image of Sundiata as a child reminds you of yourself
Consider feeling ENCOURAGED:
• because a small weak child became a great warrior and hero
• the image of Sundiata as a child reminds you of yourself
Consider feeling DISCOURAGED:
• because stories like Sundiata’s can’t happen to everybody
• because Sundiata had to endure hardships
Consider feeling DISCOURAGED:
• because stories like Sundiata’s can’t happen to everybody
• because Sundiata had to endure hardships