Chapter 14-19 review

Big Idea: Why is the book called, "Things Fall Apart?"
Learning Target: How can I participate in an academic conversation?

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 18-25 this week.
2. With a partner, you complete the review document in Google Classroom. This review document is due today. Make sure you work hard with your partner to get it done.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Chapter 14-19 review

Big Idea: Why is the book called, "Things Fall Apart?"
Learning Target: How can I participate in an academic conversation?

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 18-25 this week.
2. We will play a review Blooket for a grade.
3. With a partner, you complete the review document in Google Classroom.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Catch up day

Big Idea: Why is the book called, "Things Fall Apart?"
Learning Target: How can I participate in an academic conversation?

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 18-25 this week.
2. Today is a catch up day. You will get full credit for any late assignments you complete today.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Evaluating Oknokwo

Big Idea: Why is the book called, "Things Fall Apart?"
Learning Target: How can I participate in an academic conversation?

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 18-25 this week.
2. We will list the main events from Okonkwo's life on this Padlet.
3. You will choose events from Okonkwo's life. You will create a graph that evaluates how that event affected Okonkwo either negatively or positively.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Finish the Egwugwu mask

Big Idea: Why is the book called, "Things Fall Apart?"
Learning Target: How can I participate in an academic conversation?

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 18-25 this week.
2. You need to take the two quizzes in Google Classroom.
3. You will finish designing your own egwugwu mask. The instructions are on Google Classroom.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Chapters 12-17 Discussion

Big Idea: Why is the book called, "Things Fall Apart?"
Learning Target: How can I participate in an academic conversation?

Agenda:

1. Today we will discuss chapters 12-17 of the novel. Make sure you turn in your Talking Points and fill out the discussion reflection.
2. You will design your own egwugwu mask. The instructions are on Google Classroom.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Egwugwu Mask

Big Idea: Why is the book called, "Things Fall Apart?"
Learning Target: How can I participate in an academic conversation?

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 12-17 this week.
2. We will play a Quizlet Live! game to review the characters in the book.
3. You will design your own egwugwu mask. The instructions are on Google Classroom.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Chapter 6-10 Review

Big Idea: Why is the book called, "Things Fall Apart?"
Learning Target: How can I participate in an academic conversation?

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 12-17 this week.
2. We will read chapters 12 and 13 together. Make sure you start your Talking Points paper. Keep track of pages you want to go back to.
3. I will assign you a partner and you will both complete the chapter 6-10 review in Google Classroom.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Ritual Belief Practice

Big Idea: 
Learning Target: 

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 12-17 this week.
2. Quiz on chapters 7-10.
3. Rituals, Beliefs, and Practices presentations.
4. Research a practice, belief, or ritual mentioned in the book. Create a slide presentation to present what you discover.
   1. The Feast of the New Yam: This annual festival is a significant cultural event in the Igbo society, where the community gives thanks to the earth goddess Ani and celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. Students can research the customs, food, and rituals associated with this feast, as well as its importance in the novel.
   2. The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves: The Oracle, also known as Agbala, plays a significant role in the lives of the Igbo people. Students can explore the role of the Oracle, its influence on decision-making, and the concept of divination and prophecy in the Igbo society.
   3. Egwugwu: These masked spirits represent ancestral spirits in the Igbo community. Students can research the role and significance of the Egwugwu in the society, their connection to the ancestors, and the rituals and ceremonies involving them.
   4. The Week of Peace: This is a sacred time in the Igbo culture, where people are required to abstain from violence and maintain harmony in the community. Students can investigate the customs and beliefs surrounding the Week of Peace and its significance in the novel.
   5. Chi: The concept of chi, or personal god, is an essential aspect of Igbo spirituality. Students can explore the belief system surrounding chi, the relationship between an individual's chi and their destiny, and how this belief influences characters' actions and decisions in the novel.
   6. Bride Price and Marriage Customs: The Igbo culture has specific customs and rituals associated with marriage, including the practice of paying a bride price. Students can delve into these traditions, discussing their significance, the role of negotiation, and the impact on the characters' lives in the novel.
5. Your presentation should include:
1. Where the ritual, practice, or belief is mentioned in the book with page numbers.
2. What you discover based on your research.
3. What is Igbo culture like today?
4. Include pictures and the sources for your information.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 14-19 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Ritual Practices Beliefs

Big Idea: 
Learning Target: 

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 7-11 this week.
2. Feedback on your questions from yesterday. You should also work on some of your talking points for tomorrow.
3. Research a practice, belief, or ritual mentioned in the book. Create a slide presentation to present what you discover.
   1. The Feast of the New Yam: This annual festival is a significant cultural event in the Igbo society, where the community gives thanks to the earth goddess Ani and celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. Students can research the customs, food, and rituals associated with this feast, as well as its importance in the novel.
   2. The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves: The Oracle, also known as Agbala, plays a significant role in the lives of the Igbo people. Students can explore the role of the Oracle, its influence on decision-making, and the concept of divination and prophecy in the Igbo society.
   3. Egwugwu: These masked spirits represent ancestral spirits in the Igbo community. Students can research the role and significance of the Egwugwu in the society, their connection to the ancestors, and the rituals and ceremonies involving them.
   4. The Week of Peace: This is a sacred time in the Igbo culture, where people are required to abstain from violence and maintain harmony in the community. Students can investigate the customs and beliefs surrounding the Week of Peace and its significance in the novel.
   5. Chi: The concept of chi, or personal god, is an essential aspect of Igbo spirituality. Students can explore the belief system surrounding chi, the relationship between an individual's chi and their destiny, and how this belief influences characters' actions and decisions in the novel.
   6. Bride Price and Marriage Customs: The Igbo culture has specific customs and rituals associated with marriage, including the practice of paying a bride price. Students can delve into these traditions, discussing their significance, the role of negotiation, and the impact on the characters' lives in the novel.
4. Your presentation should include:
1. Where the ritual, practice, or belief is mentioned in the book with page numbers.
2. What you discover based on your research.
3. What is Igbo culture like today?
4. Include pictures and the sources for your information.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 9-13 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Rules Rituals and Traditions

Big Idea: 
Learning Target: 

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 7-11 this week.
2. Using the white boards, we will work on creating better questions. The slide deck below has the instructions. This video has the process. You can find the topics covered in each chapter on the Padlet wall.
3. Research a practice, belief, or ritual mentioned in the book. Create a slide presentation to present what you discover.
   1. The Feast of the New Yam: This annual festival is a significant cultural event in the Igbo society, where the community gives thanks to the earth goddess Ani and celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. Students can research the customs, food, and rituals associated with this feast, as well as its importance in the novel.
   2. The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves: The Oracle, also known as Agbala, plays a significant role in the lives of the Igbo people. Students can explore the role of the Oracle, its influence on decision-making, and the concept of divination and prophecy in the Igbo society.
   3. Egwugwu: These masked spirits represent ancestral spirits in the Igbo community. Students can research the role and significance of the Egwugwu in the society, their connection to the ancestors, and the rituals and ceremonies involving them.
   4. The Week of Peace: This is a sacred time in the Igbo culture, where people are required to abstain from violence and maintain harmony in the community. Students can investigate the customs and beliefs surrounding the Week of Peace and its significance in the novel.
   5. Chi: The concept of chi, or personal god, is an essential aspect of Igbo spirituality. Students can explore the belief system surrounding chi, the relationship between an individual's chi and their destiny, and how this belief influences characters' actions and decisions in the novel.
   6. Bride Price and Marriage Customs: The Igbo culture has specific customs and rituals associated with marriage, including the practice of paying a bride price. Students can delve into these traditions, discussing their significance, the role of negotiation, and the impact on the characters' lives in the novel.
4. Your presentation should include:
1. Where the ritual, practice, or belief is mentioned in the book with page numbers.
2. What you discover based on your research.
3. What is Igbo culture like today?
4. Include pictures and the sources for your information.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 9-13 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Rules, Rituals, Practices

Big Idea: 
Learning Target: 

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 7-11 this week.
2. Practice creating better questions for discussion.
1. Add events that happen in chapters 5 and 6 to our Padlet wall,
3. Research a practice, belief, or ritual mentioned in the book. Create a slide presentation to present what you discover.
   1. The Feast of the New Yam: This annual festival is a significant cultural event in the Igbo society, where the community gives thanks to the earth goddess Ani and celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. Students can research the customs, food, and rituals associated with this feast, as well as its importance in the novel.
   2. The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves: The Oracle, also known as Agbala, plays a significant role in the lives of the Igbo people. Students can explore the role of the Oracle, its influence on decision-making, and the concept of divination and prophecy in the Igbo society.
   3. Egwugwu: These masked spirits represent ancestral spirits in the Igbo community. Students can research the role and significance of the Egwugwu in the society, their connection to the ancestors, and the rituals and ceremonies involving them.
   4. The Week of Peace: This is a sacred time in the Igbo culture, where people are required to abstain from violence and maintain harmony in the community. Students can investigate the customs and beliefs surrounding the Week of Peace and its significance in the novel.
   5. Chi: The concept of chi, or personal god, is an essential aspect of Igbo spirituality. Students can explore the belief system surrounding chi, the relationship between an individual's chi and their destiny, and how this belief influences characters' actions and decisions in the novel.
   6. Bride Price and Marriage Customs: The Igbo culture has specific customs and rituals associated with marriage, including the practice of paying a bride price. Students can delve into these traditions, discussing their significance, the role of negotiation, and the impact on the characters' lives in the novel.
4. Your presentation should include:
1. Where the ritual, practice, or belief is mentioned in the book with page numbers.
2. What you discover based on your research.
3. What is Igbo culture like today?
4. Include pictures and the sources for your information.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 9-13 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Rituals, Practices, and Beliefs

Big Idea: 
Learning Target: 

Agenda:

1. Read for 15 minutes. You need to read chapters 7-11 this week.
2. Gimkit review. This will count as a grade in the Daily Practice.
3. Research a practice, belief, or ritual mentioned in the book. Create a slide presentation to present what you discover.
   1. The Feast of the New Yam: This annual festival is a significant cultural event in the Igbo society, where the community gives thanks to the earth goddess Ani and celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. Students can research the customs, food, and rituals associated with this feast, as well as its importance in the novel.
   2. The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves: The Oracle, also known as Agbala, plays a significant role in the lives of the Igbo people. Students can explore the role of the Oracle, its influence on decision-making, and the concept of divination and prophecy in the Igbo society.
   3. Egwugwu: These masked spirits represent ancestral spirits in the Igbo community. Students can research the role and significance of the Egwugwu in the society, their connection to the ancestors, and the rituals and ceremonies involving them.
   4. The Week of Peace: This is a sacred time in the Igbo culture, where people are required to abstain from violence and maintain harmony in the community. Students can investigate the customs and beliefs surrounding the Week of Peace and its significance in the novel.
   5. Chi: The concept of chi, or personal god, is an essential aspect of Igbo spirituality. Students can explore the belief system surrounding chi, the relationship between an individual's chi and their destiny, and how this belief influences characters' actions and decisions in the novel.
   6. Bride Price and Marriage Customs: The Igbo culture has specific customs and rituals associated with marriage, including the practice of paying a bride price. Students can delve into these traditions, discussing their significance, the role of negotiation, and the impact on the characters' lives in the novel.
4. Your presentation should include:
1. Where the ritual, practice, or belief is mentioned in the book with page numbers.
2. What you discover based on your research.
3. What is Igbo culture like today?
4. Include pictures and the sources for your information.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 9-13 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Discussion chapters 1-6

Big Idea: 
Learning Target: 

Agenda:

1. Talking Points discussion for chapters 1-6.
2. I will collect:
1. Your talking points.
2. Your analysis of the important characters in the first six chapters.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 4-8 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Analyzing the main characters

Big Idea: 
Learning Target: 

Agenda:

1. Tracking the characters in the novel.
1. Name and pronunciation
2. Representative quote with page number
3. Symbol with color
4. Connection to other characters
2. Gimkit about the characters in the book.
3. Chapters 1-5 review.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 4-8 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Focusing on the characters

Big Idea: When should people be considered an adult and at what point should they attain the legal rights of adulthood?
Learning Target: Create an Outline that includes evidence and commentary

Agenda:

1. Tracking the characters in the novel.
1. Name and pronunciation
2. Representative quote with page number
3. Symbol with color
4. Connection to other characters
2. Gimkit about the characters in the book.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 4-8 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Danger of a Single Story

Big Idea: When should people be considered an adult and at what point should they attain the legal rights of adulthood?
Learning Target: Create an Outline that includes evidence and commentary

Agenda:

1. "Danger of a Single Story" Edpuzzle activity in Google Classroom.
2. Things Fall Apart pre-reading activity.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 4-8 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.

Proverbs and Wise Sayings

Big Idea: 
Learning Target: 

Agenda:

1. We need to add more quotes to our Padlet wall. We primarily need more quotes about cultural differences.
2. You will take a quiz on chapters 1-3.
3. Proverbs and wise sayings activity.
4. Review Notice and Note. You will need to take notes as you read the chapters.

1. Homework:

1. Things Fall Apart chapters 4-8 vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9 p.m. You will turn in a screenshot of your finished assignment on Google Classroom.