Tuesday, March 26th

1. Things Fall Apart reading quiz.

2. In your notes, diagram the following lines from Things Fall Apart. 

• Okonkwo took the bowl from her and gulped the water down. 
• "Come shake hand with me." (Think of what the subject is)
• The priestess' voice came at longer intervals now, but its vigor was undiminished. 

3.  Watch and take notes over the following presentation... This is due by FRIDAY.
Things Fall Apart- Historical Notes

4. Response on "White Man's Burden"- Schoology

5. Notes on 2 maps and read up through Chapter 17 for Wednesday/Thursday.

Monday, March 25th

Historical Context: the influence of a time period on an author and the writing of his/her text.

1. Imperialism: a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

2. Read: "The White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling.
"The White Man's Burden"

Keep in mind... this poem was written in 1899.  Kipling was trying to encourage Vice-President Roosevelt and the United States to fight for control of the Philippines. This poem demonstrates the Colonialist viewpoint of non-western/Christian nations. It should be an uncomfortable read.

• What do you understand about the CONTEXT of this poem?
• What do you understand about IMPERIALISM from this poem?
• What words or phrases that reveal the author's point of view or attitude?
• Looking at these words, what do you think is the tone of this poem?
• What do you think the point of view of view of Kipling?

3. Quiz on Tuesday: Part 1 of Things Fall Apart

HOMEWORK for WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY:
- In addition to continued reading Things Fall Apart

MAPS

Pre-Colonial Africa
Colonized Africa 1870-1910

Take notes on both maps using the following questions to assist your understanding.

Questions to consider: 

Describe what you see. • What do you notice first? • What size and shape is the map? • What graphical elements do you see? • What on the map looks strange or unfamiliar? • Describe anything that looks like it does not belong on a map. • What place or places does the map show? • What, if any, words do you see?

Why do you think this map was made? • Who do you think the audience was for this map? • How do you think this map was made? • How does it compare to current maps of this place? • What does this map tell you about what the people who made it knew and what they didn’t? • If this map was made today, what would be different? • What would be the same?

Wednesday/Thursday, March 13th/14th

1. Personal reading.

2. Group work with first 5 chapters of Things Fall Apart.

• What are the 5 most important things that happen in each chapter?
• Take three major characters from each chapter? How would you describe these characters? What do we learn about these characters?
• What do you think functions as hints as to what is to come? 
• Select 3 religious practices/rituals that you see in the first 3 chapters. Identify, explain what happens, and what purpose does it serve. 
• Select 5 terms that are in original Ibo. What are their meanings? Why do you think Achebe uses these terms where they are used? 

Character Names- TFA

Character names pronunciation- TFA

READING: Be through chapter 7 for Friday.

Tuesday, March 12th

1. Finish presentations.

2. Make sure that USATESTPREP exercises (5) are completed.

3. Read chapters 1-5 of Things Fall Apart for Wednesday/Thursday.

Monday, March 11th

1. 4th, 6th and 7th Hours: Finish Oral Commentaries

2. USATESTPREP.com- 5 exercises. Please finish by Wednesday morning.

Things Fall Apart Reading Schedule

Wednesday/Thursday, March 13th/14th- Through chapter 5.
Friday, March 15th- Through chapter 7
Monday, March 25th- Finish Part 1 of Things Fall Apart
Tuesday, March 26th- Quiz over Part 1.
Wednesday/Thursday, March 27th/28th- Through chapter 17
Monday, April 1st- Quiz over Part 2
Friday, April 5th- Finish the book.
Monday, April 8th- Quiz over entire book.

For assistance with the names of Things Fall Apart, use the following guide:
Things Fall Apart Pronunciation Guide

Tuesday, March 5th.

1. EOC Practice Test.

2. Oral commentaries begin tomorrow.

Commentary schedule:

Wednesday, March 6th:
Destiny,  Sarah, Caleigh, Rose, Alejandro, Jackson, Aiden, Hailie, Conor, Bryce, Abby, Julia, Isaac

Morgan, Sydney, Aijalon, Joey, Madison, Kaitlyn, Katarina, Lucy, Olivia, Sophia, Luke, Bladen

Thursday, March 7th:
Lily, Cassidy, Tommy, Maria, Ryen, Destiny, Cooper, Caidyn, Jeremy

Dylan, Aidan, Keithon, Cole, Lauren, Miracle, Rachel, Devyn, Paige, Christian, Abby, Kesi, Simon, Athena, Joseph,

Friday, March 8th: 
Carter, Hallie, Mikayah, Cassey, Cameron, Kaylie, Emma, Kara

Sorai, Cayla, Jaden, Caleb

Lauren,  Richard, Halle, Kyanna, Katie, Kaleb, Lyle, Natalee

Aidan L., Cadao, Corbin, Mikayla, Colten, Hannah, Mitchell, Austin