Several reading resources to support the novel, including an anticipation guide, a guided imagery activity, a KWHL chart, and more. Writing prompts and study guide questions. The text of poem by William Butler Yeats from which the novel's title is drawn. The three lessons at this site include mapping changes in African countries, telling stories from different perspectives, and comparing and contrasting views of Africa from different writers, such as Joseph Conrad. The three lessons at this site explore the historical context of the novel, the literary context in contrast to other writers, and linguistic and literary strategies used. (Note: download in order for the buttons on the slides to work.)Ī copy of Yeats's poem 'The Second Coming,' an overview of the novel, and excellent chapter-by-chapter discussion questions. They analyze the impact of the traditional oral elements to unlock the meanings and messages of the novel.Ī step by step interactive slide presentation that shows the 10th grade English student how to write a basic character analysis essay of Okonkwo in Students identify the linguistic and literary techniques Achebe uses to convey a sense of Igbo culture. This close reading exposes students to a unique point of view and foreign cultural experience and serves to expand their base of world literature. Students discover and evaluate the 'new English' that has made Achebe 'the father of African literature' and has placed What would a traditional Nigerian village look like? Photo and additional information. A good piece to introduce Achebe's essay,

In this TED talk, researcher/reporter Dodson explores the complexity and ethics of explaining situations in Africa to the rest of the world. The entire video webcast runs 72 minutes.

After opening pleasantries, Achebe begins speaking about 16 minutes in, commenting on the novel and reading from it. Library of Congress arranged a celebration of both Achebe's birthday and the 50-year anniversary of the publication of This TED talk (18:49) by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice - and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. Literary criticism from the Internet Public Library.

Biography and related information about the novel and about Nigeria.

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