1. Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe

2. QUICKWRITE: In your notebooks: Write down the first 5 words that come to mind when you think of Africa.

3. Scramble for Africa 600 AD-1500s-Tribes Late 1500s-1914-Imperialism Post World War II-Present (Locals) (Europeans invade and stake claims) ( Counties become independent) (Things Fall Apart takes place during this)

4. Nigeria The Ibo people are the predominant ethnic group in Nigeria Things Fall Apart is based in Nigeria in the Ibo population (village)

5. Choose Your Own Grade Team Projects With an assigned team, you will research a certain aspect of the Ibo culture (we will give you the information to research from) You will then choose one of 3 presentation options and will be graded according to this rubric: GradeType of ProjectRequirements A 15/15Power Point PresentationMinimum of 5 slides; each group member MUST help present B 13/15Poster Board PresentationMust include 3 illustrations; each group member must present C 12/15Verbal PresentationMust be a minimum of 5 minutes with each group member participating

6. Standards SL.10.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

7. Teams-3 rd Period Group 1: Nigeria – Tucker – Ariana – Missy – Erich Group 2: Ibo (1-6) – Alyson – Olivia – Garrett – Giuliano Group 3: Author – Demond – Alex – Alek – Destiney Group 4: Ibo (7-19) – Garrick – Heather – Eugenia – Danny Group 5: Vocab – Nicole – LJ – Stone – Shayla

8. Teams-2 nd period Group 1: Nigeria – Travis – Erica – Angelica Group 2: Ibo (1-6) – Jibri – Emily Q – Brittany Group 3: Author – William – Ashley – Emily C Group 4: Ibo (7-19) – Corrina – Heather – Jerri – Oriana

9. Teams-4 th period Group 1: Nigeria – Elijah – Mary – Colt – Shaye Group 2: Ibo (1-6) – Jalon – Gavin – Alecia – Tristan Group 3: Author – Chris – Ross – Abigayle – Dhruvi Group 4: Ibo (7-19) – Aaron – Walker – Mariah – Austin – Sawyer Group 5: Vocab – Adam – Andres – Haley – Ryan – Andrew

10. Teams-6 th period Group 1: Nigeria – Riley – Joseph – Jeshuva – Brandon – Regan Group 2: Ibo (1-6) – Jacob – Taylor – Romello – Gavin – Kirsty Group 3: Author – Ben – Dustin – Austin – Jared Group 4: Ibo (7-19) – Cheyenne – Danny – Josh – Marqueatta Group 5: Vocab – Shelby – Keyra – Jay – Terrell – Myka

11. Teams-7 th period Group 1: Nigeria – Mariah – Anida – Stephen – Sean – Kaila Group 2: Ibo (1-6) – Sam – Cole – Monica – Jame – Alyson Group 3: Author – Jac – Tamera – Brandon – Allison – Christine Group 4: Ibo (7-19) – Sarah – Jasmine – Justin – Katlin – Lindsey Group 5: Vocab – Shekyla – Autumn – Bryant – Kallie – Nadia