AFRICAN LITERATURE FOR AFRICA
KNOW THE PAST. UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT. BETTER THE FUTURE.
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Novel
Title
PP: Cover Analysis
Summary of the Novel
Lesson 2: Novel and Plot Structure
PP: Structure of the Plot
Lesson 3: Background to the Novel
Chinua Achebe
Historical Context
Igbo Culture
PP: Igbo Culture Images
Lesson 4: Characters
Characters
Lesson 6: Chapter 1
The Hero
Lesson 8: Themes
Themes
Lesson 10: Listening Comprehension
VIDEO: Chinua Achebe Interview
Listening Comprehension Questions
Lessons 12 & 13: Group Poetry Analysis
The Birth of Shaka by Oswald Mtshali
Da Same, Da Same by Sipho Sepamla
My Name by Magoleng wa Selepe
I have my Father’s Voice by Chris Van Wyk
The Herb Garden by Stephen Gray
Piano and Drums by Gabriel Okara
PP: Poetry Analysis
Lesson 16: Chapter 6
Oral Tradition
Lesson 17: Personal Writing Techniques
Narrative Writing Sample
Reflective Writing Sample
Lesson 22: Written Comprehension
Grade 10 The Alpha Male
Grade 11 Heroism: Why Heroes are Important
Lesson 24: Debate & Hot Seating Techniques
Hot Seating Guidelines
Debating Guidelines
PP: Debate Procedure
Lessons 28 & 29: Poetry Analysis
The Second Coming by W.B Yeats
Lesson 34: Resumes & Introductions
Video: Introducing a Guest Speaker
Steps to Introducing a Guest Speaker
Video: Video Resume Sample
PP: Video Resume Techniques
Lesson 38: Chapter 19
Challenging the African Narrative
Lesson 39: Visual Literacy
PP: Persuasive Text Analysis
PP: Using Rhetorical Devices
PP: Visual Literacy Images
Visual Literacy Exercise Images
Lesson 43: Chapter 22
Colour Connotations
Lesson 45: Chapter 23
Video: Ebony and Ivory
Lyrics: Ebony and Ivory
Lesson 47: Chapter 25
Obituary Sample
Obituary Template
Lesson 50: Test
Video: Your Religion is Important