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1. “The Second Coming” by William Butler Yeats []
 * Topics & Sub-topics: **
 * Define Epigraph
 * Explain the difference among the terms Epigraph, Epithet, Epitaph
 * Biography of Yeats
 * Explain the term allusion
 * What allusions are in the Poem?
 * How does the poem apply to TFA?
 * Give any other important information about the poem, poet, or literary terms y
 * Check out and explain

2. Scramble for Africa
 * Berlin Conference of 1884
 * Division of Africa
 * How to claim influence over land in Africa
 * How the division was decided
 * Names of the countries involved
 * Explain how the term ethnocentrism applies
 * Explain why Europe wanted to control Africa
 * When did the scramble for Africa begin? Why?
 * Why was Africa called the “Dark Continent?”
 * Who were the major European people who abused Africa
 * Explain how the mines employed African workers
 * Benefits and hindrances to the African natives
 * Find cartoons of the Scramble of Africa and explain the meaning of them
 * Give any other information I may not know that you find important on this topic
 * Check out []

3. Zulu Tribe
 * Who is Shaka Zulu
 * Research the history of the Zulu tribe
 * How did the tribe become the most warlike and feared tribe in Africa
 * What happened to the tribe when they fought British?
 * Explain the tribe’s warfare.
 * Show pictures

4. Use of Proverbs in Things Fall Apart
 * Define and Explain proverbs
 * In what format are proverbs written? Why?
 * Why are proverbs important to a culture
 * Give examples from TFA and explain their meanings.
 * Find other African proverbs and give English meanings
 * Find American Proverbs and eplain.
 * Create your own proverbs teaching young people things such as playing video games, Internet etiquette, cell phone etiquette, YouTube etiquette.
 * Work up a game in which you give the African proverb and class has to provide the English counterpart.

5. Research the Biafran War
 * Give vital information about the war
 * Give the outcome of the war.
 * Give major people involved.
 * Explain what happened.
 * Explain what has happened to the Ibo Tribe today

6. Research Postcolonialism and Postcolonialism
 * Use SAS in School as one source to the preparation of your presentation but don’t make this your only source. Check with the media specialists for ideas.
 * Go to the Media Center page on the GHHS Home page
 * Go to e-resources
 * Go to SAS in Schools
 * Enter Web Lesson 566
 * Define Postcolonialism
 * Define Postcolonialism Literature
 * Explore countries associated with postcolonialism Literature
 * Provide at least 3 other Postcolonialism authors from Africa other than Achebe
 * Give examples of Postcolonialism works (poems would be great)
 * Use your creativity to present the most important information you discover in this site. There will be more than you can possibly present in this one Presentation.
 * All information will be found within this SAS in School site.

7. Research the importance of the Yam in the Ibo/Igbo culture
 * Explain the Ibo/Igbo creation story which features the yam
 * Research the New Yam Festival—both traditional and modern celebrations
 * Research the types of Yams grown and how they are cultivated
 * Get pictures of African Yams (they are very different from the sweet potato we are used to.)
 * Explain the difference between male and female yams

8. Read and Research “The White Man’s Burden” by Rudyard Kipling
 * Give general background for Kipling
 * Explain how his reputation changed after writing and publishing this poem
 * Read the poem to the class in your presentation
 * Analyze each stanza
 * What is the poem about?
 * What does the poem mean?
 * What are the circumstances surrounding Kipling writing this poem?
 * Where and when was it published?
 * What was the publish response to this poem?
 * What was the American reaction to this poem?
 * Find an anti-imperialists parody of the poem. Read and analyze it for the class in your presentation.

9. African Music and Musical Instruments (Vinnie and Artish) (Steven, Morgan, Nick)
 * Research Traditional African Music
 * Play a piece for the class
 * Research Modern African Music that uses traditional instruments
 * Play a piece for the class
 * Instruments to research and explain: African drums, traditional African flute, ogene, ekwe, and udu.
 * Most importantly, the Mbira (This instrument may not have been used in Nigeria or by the Ibo, but it is very much associated with African Music.)
 * Find a website that plays examples of these instruments. I know one exists because other students have used it in their presentations.
 * Also find a website that teaches you how to play the Mbira (I also know this exists because of other students)
 * Note: I have a Mbira in my classroom that you can use during your presentation. Maybe you will learn to play it and demonstrate.

10. Traditional African Art and Masks
 * Research ancient art of Africa (You can discuss art from any country or tribe in Africa, but you must include the Ibo.)
 * Research masks of Africa (You can discuss masks from any country or tribe in Africa, but you must include the Ibo.)
 * Explain the uses for the masks. Explain uses for the art if more than aesthetic.
 * Provide visual examples of the Art and Masks.
 * NC Museum of Art has a wonderful exhibit of African Art and Masks. You could go there and read the information associated with the art, talk to a docent, and /or get some written information on the artwork. You will find actual Ibo art there. Check it out!!

11. Biography of Chinua Achebe
 * Where was he born?
 * When was he born?
 * What were his parents like?
 * What was his country like during his youth and young adulthood?
 * How many honorary degrees does he have?
 * What is an honorary degree?
 * What awards has he achieved?
 * Is he still living? If so, where is he and what does he do?
 * What does Achebe want to achieve with his writing?
 * What has he written?
 * What do other writers think of him.? What do African-American writers think of him?

12. Traditional entertainment, recreation, and games of the Ibo tribe and/or other West African tribes
 * What ancient tribal games are played by children?
 * What is the wrestling like that is referred to in the novel?
 * What did the members of the tribe do for entertainment?
 * What traditional holidays or celebration are associated with this tribe?
 * You can organize and play an Ibo game with the class. BUT I REPEAT—IT MUST BE ORGANIZED TO GET FULL CREDIT.

13. Historical and Geographic Facts about the Igo(Igbo) tribe
 * Where is the Ibo (Igbo) tribe located?
 * What is this part of Africa like geographically?
 * What is the climate?
 * What animals are native to this area?
 * Give a brief summary of the history of this tribe.

14. Traditional clothing and body/hair adornments and housing of the Ibo (Igbo) tribe and/or other West African Tribes
 * What did traditional clothing look like for the Ibo/Igbo—both men and women?
 * What adornments did they consider beautiful?
 * What did the Ibo housing look like?
 * What was it made of?
 * How was the traditional family compound organized?

15. Traditional Food of the Ibo(Igbo) tribe and/or other West African tribes.
 * What did the Ibo eat?
 * What were some of the recipes of this tribe.
 * What foods were staples of the tribe.
 * How was the food gathered? Farmed? Hunted?
 * How was the food cooked? By whom?

16. Traditional Ibo Religion
 * Major Gods, religious leaders, and important information about the religion
 * Religious Rituals
 * Funerals
 * Marriages
 * Births/Naming