1. 1/29/14 Bellwork: Page 32 What do you think the role of music and dance is in a play? How can music and dance add to a play? Please write 5-7 sentences. TAKE OUT JOURNALS! AGENDA: – Bellwork: – Classwork: African literature, music and dance (read the prologue and first movement for this)

2. Notes: African Literature, music and dance (write this down on page 33) Dance and music are an integral part of African story telling. Music and dance were aesthetic but also functional – played an important role in many life ceremonies and rituals With no written literature or record, tales were told via music and song. (Oral culture/orature) – Information and stories were transmitted by word of mouth. As a result, the idea of “listening” as an important skill is emphasized.

3. Assignment – Music and Dance (under bellwork, page 32) In your groups: – Go through the prologue and first movement and identify instances in which music or dance occurs. Give page number and paraphrase what is happening. – Once you identify the music/dance, decide what role it plays in the play at this moment. – Why would the author decide to include it here? What function does it serve? – Lastly, compare and contrast at least two instances of music and dance that you have found. What can we learn by looking at them together and seeing them so early in the play?