1. Day 18
English 10H

2. Warm-Up: ECA Question of the Day
Running through the parking lot, Kasia hoped to get to her car before the rain began when she found the doors locked and saw her keys lying on the front seat, she knew that she was in for a soaking.
began, when
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3. Analyze how different characters and conflict advance the plot
Analyze how different characters and conflict advance the plot. Make connections to the cultural misunderstandings in the novel. Conduct a comparative analysis between texts with similar themes.
Objectives

4. Analyze Cultural Misunderstandings (207)
Read the excerpt from chapter 20 and highlight statements that illuminate the misunderstandings between the Ibo and the missionaries.
With a partner, choose one of the statements and decide whether or not Obierika’s assessment of the situation is accurate.

5. Compare and Contrast Two Missionaries
Mr. Brown
Mr. Smith
Use the following chart to compare and contrast the two missionaries, Mr. Brown and Mr. Smith. Record what each says and does, along with their attitudes and beliefs.

6. Cultural Beliefs (208) Cultural Practice or Belief
Why Someone Might Find the Belief Strange
Work with partner to consider why someone from another culture might think the practices or beliefs listed below are strange. Add at least one more cultural aspect to the organizer along with your response.

7. Respond in Quickwrites
Can one culture be “right” and another culture “wrong”? Explain.
How did the two missionaries respond differently to cultural misunderstandings?

8. Chapter 22: Egwugwu (209)
Reread the excerpt below from Chapter 22 of Things Fall Apart in which the clan responds to Enoch tearing the mask from an egwugwu. Underline words that have strong negative connotations.
What tone is conveyed in this passage? Why do Enoch’s actions so horrify the people of Umuofia?

9. Analyze a Poem in Groups (Period 2)
Work with your group to read and analyze one of the poems on the following pages.
Lexi, Austin, Alex, Katy
Zach, Miranda, Leah, Kyle
Dane, Lauren D., Lauren K., Ryan
Robert, Olivia, Jay
Emily, Gavin, Kyle
Kayla, Sabrina, Rachel
Nicole, Julia, Mary Grace,
Sydnie, Jack, Bianca, Shirlyn
Odds= Senghor
Evens= Yeats

10. Analyze a Poem in Groups (Period 6)
Work with your group to read and analyze one of the poems on the following pages.
Ashley, Aydan, Frank
Aubrey, Kaden, Luke.
Jon, Jacob, Michael
Athena, Austin J., Camila
Kelsee, Alyssa, Drew, Lauren C.
Tyler, Duncan, Courtney, Ashley D.
Amanda, Nick, Kasia
Austin M., Lauren F., Haylie, Amber
Odds= Senghor
Evens= Yeats

11. Compare and Contrast Poems
Discuss interpretations. Groups 1 & 2, 3 &4, etc.
As you listen to the other group’s presentation, take notes to compare and contrast the two poems. Which side of the cultural conflict is represented by each poem? What do they have in common?
Why did the author choose Things Fall Apart as a title?

12. homework
Finish the novel!

13. Ibo Beliefs Vs. American Beliefs
Identify Ibo beliefs and practices in Things Fall Apart that differ from those of modern Americans. Contrast them below.
Ibo Belief or Practice
Modern American Belief or Practice
Twins are considered evil and abandoned in the Evil Forest.
Twins are usually welcomed and cared for by their families.