Welcome back, future leaders! For today’s warm-up please do the following: Grab a fresh student log and your notebook from the crates. Write in today’s date and objective on your student log. Take out your homework – (Mansa Musa’s Facebook page) Open your notebook and respond to the following prompts: USE YOUR TIME WISELY! “Hearsay” is a legal term for a story that you heard from someone else. For example, “I heard from Mr. Lummel that Ms. Minden saw Mr. Fulmer steal a calculator.” Is this an acceptable way to testify in court about the crime? Why or why not?

World History with Mr. Golden __________________________________________________________ African Folktales – An Oral Tradition LET’S GET STARTED!

Objective: ________________________________________________________ FLWBAT examine the nature and influences of the oral tradition in Africa

Agenda: ________________________________________________________ - Review - An experiment… - Bee-ware from bee-hind! - You be the Griot! - Closing - We’re done!

Folktales: ________________________________________________________ What are they? Folktales are stories that describe the customs and traditions of a culture (often involving animals)

Folktales: ________________________________________________________ They’re different from mythology: o Usually no gods o Not a whole organized belief system… just a story So what am I supposed to do?

Folktales: ________________________________________________________ Folk tales were usually a part of an Oral History (stories that were told, but not written down) He said what?!?! Even stories from the Bible were told as oral histories for decades (and sometimes centuries) until they were written down And then Jesus fought the dragon… Yes, that was actually in an earlier draft of the Gospel of Matthew…

Folktales: ________________________________________________________ We’re going to run an experiment. I’m going to whisper something to my right and we’ll pass it around the room and see what happens. Your Job: 1.Repeat what was whispered to you in your neighbor’s ear. 2.Try to use the exact same words that you heard. 3.NO EAVESDROPPING! 4.Sit back and watch the trailer for Priest until we’re done.

Folktales: ________________________________________________________ Watch this!

Folktales: ________________________________________________________ Just a minute pardner. You can’t talk to me like that. Them’s fightin’ words! I dare you to step over this line.

Folktales: ________________________________________________________ Now watch this!

Bee-Ware from Bee-Hind!

Gather around me, soldiers," instructed Lion. "We are about to go to war against the insect kingdom. As your general, of course, I will lead the attack. But, before the fight begins, I need to be sure that you are all clear on our battle plan."

The kudu, oryx, and jackal drew close to hear his advice. "We have size on our side, ” said the lion. “ However, our enemies outnumber us by millions. We must show no mercy. Attack and destroy them. Remember they will try to do the same. They will swarm, sting, and bite, but we will overcome."

The general lowered his voice to barely a whisper. He motioned his officers even closer to his side so nobody else would hear his words.

"Now listen carefully because this is the key to our plan. Throughout the battle, tell your soldiers to keep an eye on me. Since I'll be in the front, I'll be able to tell if we are winning or losing our fight. ”

As long as we are winning, I will hold my tail up high in the air. If our soldiers see my tail up, they are to continue their attack. However, if for any reason we are losing the battle, I will drop my tail. That will be the signal to immediately stop all fighting and run for your lives."

The kudu, oryx, and jackal listened carefully to all their instructions. Then, they moved off silently to pass the word on to their troops. The lion took a moment to reflect before the battle began. A smile crossed his face; he knew his plan was good.

But, what he didn't know would cost him the victory. Hidden among the flowers of a nearby bush, a tiny bee overheard all of the plans. As soon as the lion moved on to his battle station, the bee flew back to the insect camp with the news.

The lion roared, the elephant trumpeted, and the terrible fighting began. For a while both sides were evenly matched. Lion, his tail flying high in the air, directed a brilliant attack. Encouraged by their brave leader, the animal kingdom charged onward.

There was only one hope for the insects. Eventually, it was clear to the insect general that the battle had turned against his kingdom. He looked at the little bee and said, "It is time."

That was all the instruction that the little bee needed to hear. He knew what to do and where to do it! In a moment, he flew into the thick of the battle. He didn't have far to go, and he had no trouble in locating Lion at the front of the fight.

The little bee smiled as he flew into position. Then he cried, "Bee-ware from bee-hind!" as he gave the general a sting he would never forget.

Of course, in the heat of the battle, none of the animals heard the little bee ’ s battle cry. All they noticed was that their leader had suddenly dropped his tail. And they knew that meant!

The animals ran for their lives. So, the insects won their war against the animal kingdom all bee-cause one little bee was bee-hind enemy lines bee-fore the fighting even bee-gan.

Now, each group will be assigned a reading from an African folktale. Your job is going to be to read it, interpret it with your group, and retell it as a group for the class. Consider: o What’s the point of this story? o What events are important? o What events aren’t necessary? o Could you tell it better?

We’re done! ________________________________________________________ Thank you for all your hard work today! Make sure to put your notebooks in the crate and your folders in folders, please!