1. Chinua Achebe-Dead Men’s Path
English 12
Mr. Brown
Mr. Baun

2. Warm up Question
Name a couple of things that come to mind when you think about Africa.

3. The Story

4. Mapping Africa Activity
On the blank map fill in all of the African countries that you know of.
Where are the pyramids?
Where are diamonds mined?
What are the major rivers? Where are they?
Deserts? Where are they?
What oceans surround Africa?

5. Think-Pair-Share Pair up Discuss your answers with your partner.
Choose a person to share with the class.

6. African Countries

7. Diamond Mines

8. African Rivers

9. African Deserts

10. Nigeria

11. Nigerian Vegetation The southern coast of Nigeria is rain forest.
The central portion of Nigeria is forests.
The northern portion is mostly a grassland region.

12. The Igbo Tribe Located in Southeastern Nigeria Population: 8 million
Language: Igbo (Kwa)
Neighboring Peoples: Ibibio, Ijo, Ekoi, Igala, Idoma, Nupe

13. Igbo Economy The majority of the Igbo people are farmers.
Their staple crop is yam, and its harvesting is a time for great celebration.

14. Igbo Religion
Before Christianity most Igbo practiced some form of ancestor worship.
Today most of the Igbo are Christian, but some still practice the traditional religions.

15. Religion Continued
Men participate in a secret society called the Mmo(for the living).
They were responsible for carrying out the funeral ceremonies.
They induct the departed spirits into the Ebe Mmo(afterlife).

16. Vocabulary
Denigration n.-defamation of one’s character or reputation; slander
Superannuated adj.-out of date
Pivotal adj.-of central or vital importance

17. Exit Slip Questions
Name one interesting fact you learned about Nigeria.

18. Warm Up Question
From 1850 to 1960 Great Britain basically claimed Nigeria as it’s own. Why do you think they would do this? What conflicts might result?

19. Colonialism: The Scramble for Africa

20. Rudyard Kipling Lived from 1865-1936
English poet, short-story writer, and novelist
Celebrated British imperialism
Wrote The Jungle Book, which was later turned into a Disney film.

21. White Man’s Burden Activity
Listen and follow along as I read the poem
We will break you up into groups.
Each group will be given a stanza of the poem to analyze.
Read again and discuss
Answer the five questions in the packet.
Appoint a group member to share with the class.

22. Groups -Period 1 Group 1 Group 3 Mustaafa Michelle Jocelyn Hope
Taylor Jasmin
Shadayia Maria
Group Group 4
Oshea Sean
Lyeisha Erin
Gabby Jen
Brandy Jenna
Group Group 7
Mikala Helena
Anna Kayla
Daraya Carmin
Kaloni Deandra
Group 6
Maya
Joe
Niyimah
Anthony

23. Groups- Period 2 Group 1 Group 3 Joey Shannon Kirsten Shawn
Samson Teshaia
Antonique Azariah
Group Group 4
Tavaya Rachel
Brandon Justin L.
Katrina Shad
Nichole Jessica
Group Group 6
Amanda Donte
Tasia Raven
Anthony Keaira
Alec Jamal
Group Group 7
Tieriq Jalen
Justin P Josh
Shavon
Dave

24. Groups-Period 5A Group 1 Group 3 Mona Tiffany Alex Micah
Monica Calvin
Anthony John
Joe Sara
Group Group 7
Rob Tanisha
Sam Ryason
Daesha Emilio
Group 6 DJ
Zain

25. Reading Strategy Question pg. 1306
What strengths and weaknesses does Obi bring to his job?
He is young, energetic, enthusiastic, responsible, and has a very high regard for education. All of these things would make him a good headmaster.
However, he also seems to be stubborn, and not very accepting of the old ways.

26. Big Idea Question pg. 1307
How has modernization affected young Nigerians like Obi’s wife?
She has become concerned with “modern methods” like having the most beautiful garden. She also wants all of the other wives in the village to envy her and her high social status.

27. Exit Slip Question
How do you think all of this information on colonialism and modernization relates to the story?

28. Warm Up Questions How do you define a “character”?
Name a conflict you’ve struggled with?

29. Characterization
The art of creating characters for a narrative; includes their feelings, behaviors, appearance, and personality traits.

30. Jay-z and Beyonce
Feelings? Behavior? Appearance? Personality?

31. Jennifer Lopez
Feelings? Behavior? Appearance? Personality?

32. External Conflict
The struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force such as nature or another character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot.

33. External Conflict
Character vs. Character-conflict arising between two or more characters of the same kind
Character vs. Nature-conflict that involves the main character against the forces of nature

34. External Conflict
Watch these movie previews. Is the conflict Character vs. Character, or is it Character vs. Nature?

35. Reading Strategy pg. 1307 What does this detail reveal about Obi?
That he is very prideful of his work to a fault.

36. Literary Element pg. 1308
What conflict does Obi’s assertion set in motion?
The vandalism of his school’s grounds, and ultimately a “tribal war situation”.

37. Reading Strategy pg. 1308 What does the village priest value?
He values his ancestors and the traditional religion of Nigeria.

38. Literary Element pg. 1308
How does the Supervisor’s assessment of the conflict differ from Obi’s.
Obi views the conflict as a way of breaking from the old ways of his fellow Nigerians, and bringing the school into the modern era.
His supervisor sees the conflict as a direct result of his misguided enthusiasm.

39. Exit Slip Question Give me one example of characterization.
Give me one example of external conflict.