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Sawubona Year 7! Today we are exploring African proverbs Proverbs are words of wisdom used to teach lessons.
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Here are some examples of proverbs we use. Don't count your chickens before they're hatched early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise; don't be pennywise and pound foolish; haste makes waste.
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Here are 3 African Proverbs. Decide as a class which is your favourite From the proverb: Akodaa bo nwa ommo akyekyedee. Literal translation: The child is capable of splitting open the snail, not the tortoise. Lesson: One must be given the task within his/her ability. Or, one should recognize one's limitations before embarking any task.
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From the proverb: Anomaa nitefoo, afidie yi no a, eyi no ntentennoa. Literal translation: The clever bird is easily trapped in the leaves at the edges. Lesson: The one who claims to be smart is easily outsmarted by a simple trap.
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From the proverb: Atuduro asa a, nnye Akowua ntoa mu a. Literal translation: The gun catridge-belt of Akowua has never been known to lack bullets. Lesson: A resourceful and well prepared person is never found wanting.
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The Independent Challenge 1. Working in a small group create a visual display of your favourite proverb. Include the proverb and pictures to give a Zimbabwean flava! Prizes will be offer for the best pieces of work. Due in next Monday
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