Rules Rituals and Traditions

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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.