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Things Fall ApartBy: Chinua Achebe
Chinua AchebeBorn on 16 November 1930, is a
Nigerian novelist, poet, professor and critic. He is best known for his first novel, Things Fall Apart (1958), which is the most widely read book in modern African literature www.wikipedia.com
Chinua Achebe’s NovelsAchebe's novels focus on the traditions of Igbo society, the effect of Christian influences, and the clash of values during and after the colonial era.
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Chinua Achebe’s LifeGrew up in Ogidi, a village in NigeriaHis father taught at the missionary schoolIn 1958 Things Fall Apart was publishedCurrently teaches at Bard College
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Things Fall ApartThings Fall Apart is set in the 1890s, during the coming of the white man to Nigeria. In part, the novel is a response and antidote to a large tradition of European literature in which Africans are depicted as primitive and mindless savages.
Taking Notes over the NovelAs you read the novel, you will take notes on a chart like this one on your own paper. You will need at least 5 entries per chapter.Chapter #Page #line from textsummary of lineliterary device
Literary Devices in ChapterWhile reading, you must identify at least 5 literary devices used in the text per chapter.Ex: “a long and thin strip of cloth round the waist like a belt”- simile page 73“she was drenched in perspiration”- imagery page 76
CharactersAs you read- you must write down information about each
characterOkonkwoUnokaEkwefiEzinmaNwoyeIkemefunaOgbuefi EzeuduObierikaMr. BrownReverend James Smith
Igbo, Nigeria- location of story
Ibo VillagesFew miles from each other- spoke different languagesCustoms:3 day market weekThe kola nut ritualNew Yam festival
Igbo PeopleNigeria figureThe University of Iowa
Museum of Art
Ibo Economy
Economy based on “root crops”
Men grew yam
Women grew beans, cassava, and cocoyam
Yam Festival
Igbo Masks
Igbo Masks Defined
Used during festivalsUsed during ceremoniesUsed to symbolize beauty
Chapter Vocabulary WordsYou have a list of vocabulary words that are in each chapter. You are responsible for defining the words for each chapter BEFORE reading the chapter in classThe words are located in the order they appear in the chapters
Reading ScheduleApril 5- Begin Unit on "Things Fall
Apart" by Chinua Achebe- introduction to book/author and Africa
April 6-Read chapter 1 and define vocabulary words/ take notes
April 7- Read Chapter 2 and define vocabulary words/ take notes
April 8- Read Chapter 3
Reading Schedule cont’dApril 9- Read Chapter 4 &5/ define vocab words/ take notesApril 12- Read Chapter 6/ define vocab words/ take notesApril 13- Quiz over chapters 1-5/ vocabulary words in chapter 1-5April 14- Read Chapter 7/ define vocab words/ take notesApril 15- Read Chapter 8/ DOL/Journal check and silent reading
Reading Schedule cont’dYou will continue to read the novel and
take notes in classIf you are absent- it is YOUR
responsibility to check out a book and get caught up on the reading.
We will have quizzes every 5 chaptersQuizzes will be about the story and the
vocabulary words for those chapters
Reading Schedule on Sharp School
http://memorial.tulsaschools.orgClick “Staff Directory”
Click “Language Arts”Click “Mrs. Baker”Click “Upcoming Assignments” There you will find a schedule for the book/quizzes/ assignments due, etc…