Lesson:
We took the vocab test
We completed the group final discussion (if absent, please make this up on your own. You can find it on the assignments page).
HMWK:
Read the Kenya articles form magazines (you will need to get these from me if you were absent)
Complete the questions assignment related to these articles (this can be found on the assignments page)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
2-23/24 2010 Pen pals, vocab, and figurative language...oh my!
Lesson:
We took a quiz (if absent, come in to make it up)
We went over the self made study guides
We practiced allusions, metaphors, similes, and personification
We then were assigned pen pals. If absent, email me and I will assign you a pen pal as well as an email for epals.com
The pen pals assignment can be found on-line.
We then reviewed vocab and created Utenzi poems with vocab for extra credit (This can be found on the assignments page).
HMWK:
Finish the book
FInd four themes in this book. List them in complete sentences and explain why they are themes in a paragraph for each.
Study for the vocab test next class
Write your penpal using the directions on the assignments page: due Monday (south)/ Tuesday (sheldon)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
2-19/ 2-22 2010 Golden Lines!
Lesson:
We went over allusions, imagery, and figurative language in class.
If absent, write a definition for similes, metaphors, symbols, personification, and allusions.
Then, find an example of each of these in the River Between.
If you were absent, also complete the Golden Lines activity on the assignments sheet.
Homework: Read pgs 84-116
Complete the "Create your own study guide" assignment on the assignments page.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
2-17/18 2010 FGC and Feminism
Lesson:
We took a quiz on the last reading and went over the study guide
This lesson covered Female Genital Cutting (FGC) or Female Circumcision
We discussed this human rights issue as it related to Muthoni's initiation in the River Between. Please see me when you return for the information that we covered. If you want to research this on your own we answered the following questions in class. We then discussed what our role is as educated citizens regarding this topic.
Some websites that will be helpful in your research include:
http://www.tostan.org/index.htm
http://www.fgmnetwork.org/index.php
What is female circumcision?
Where is it practiced?
Why is it practiced?
What are the dangers?
Who performs it?
Why is it difficult to stop?
How, if at all, should other countries be involved with stopping this initiation?
What complications arise from trying to stop this practice?
Homework:
Read pages 58-83
Study Guide #3
Quiz next class
For extra credit: Write a letter to Tostan thanking them for the work they are doing.
Monday, February 15, 2010
2-12/2-16 2010 Initiation and Adulthood
Lesson:
Quiz #1 (If you were absent make sure you take it when you return)
If you were absent answer the following questions and turn it in next class:
What does foreshadowing mean?
What happened to all of the great men from Kameno?
What is so frightening about Waiyaki’s second birth?
Why does this happen? What is the author doing? What does Waiyaki find out later that might explain this?
What is a prophecy?
Self-fulfilling prophecy?
What do you think about Chege’s prophecy?
What does it mean to be a child?
What does it mean to be an adult?
At what age or event does this happen? Would your parents agree?
How has this age changed throughout time (example middle ages you were an adult when you were 12)?
Teenager is a relatively new concept? How do you think it came to be?
What are some pros and cons of this “teenager” process?
Would you like to see society adopt a clearer event or ceremony to transition young adults into adulthood?
What kind of transition would you prefer?
What would it look like specifically?
What challenges would this initiation address?
HMWK:
Read pgs: 23-57
Study guide #2 (found on the assignments page)
Quiz next class
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
2-10/ 11 2010 The River Between Cast Party!
Lesson:
We had our cast party and met the characters from our book over some tasty snacks
We filled out a family tree of the characters. If you missed this class, go to the assignments page and read the excerpt about each character at the party. Take notes on each character. Next class, get a character chart from me and fill it out.
Also, if absent, check out the book from the textbook window before next class.
Homework:
Read pgs 1-22
Study guide #1 (SEE ASSIGNMENTS PAGE)
Quiz on the reading next class
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
2-8/2-9 2010 Facing Mount Kenya- Gikuyu Background continued
Lesson:
Lesson:
We read and discussed "Facing Mount Kenya" in class.
Pick up a copy of "Facing Mount Kenya" and a worksheet from class if you were absent. It is not available on-line.
Homework:
Kenya Vocab Day 3 and 4
Finish Facing Mount Kenya Worksheet (need to pickup in class. See me BEFORE class if you are absent.
After break we will be having a cast party on the day we return to class. If you were absent choose one of these characters and click on their Character sheet on the assignment page. Follow the directions on the sheet. You must have at least a nametag and your character info memorized to get credit. In addition, bring in a photo of a famous actor who might play your character in a Hollywood production of our novel. Extra credit will be awarded to those who dress as their character. See the above photos for some character ideas.
Lesson:
We read and discussed "Facing Mount Kenya" in class.
Pick up a copy of "Facing Mount Kenya" and a worksheet from class if you were absent. It is not available on-line.
Homework:
Kenya Vocab Day 3 and 4
Finish Facing Mount Kenya Worksheet (need to pickup in class. See me BEFORE class if you are absent.
After break we will be having a cast party on the day we return to class. If you were absent choose one of these characters and click on their Character sheet on the assignment page. Follow the directions on the sheet. You must have at least a nametag and your character info memorized to get credit. In addition, bring in a photo of a famous actor who might play your character in a Hollywood production of our novel. Extra credit will be awarded to those who dress as their character. See the above photos for some character ideas.
Friday, February 5, 2010
2-4/2-5 2010 Kikuyu Background
Lesson:
If you missed class today go to:
http://www.bluegecko.org/kenya/
Click on the tribe link and click on the Kikuyu label on the map. Read the "introduction" and the "history-origins" link. It will also be very helpful to get a copy of notes from a student in class next time.
Answer the following questions:
1. Who are the Kikuyu?
2. How did the Kikuyu come into existence according to the creation story of the Kikuyu?
3. What did the Kikuyu do to support themselves before European contact?
Homework:
Study Vocab Day 1 and 2
Judgment Tales (found on the assignments page)
2-2-/ 2-3 2010 Kenya!
Lesson:
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We talked about how we form our ideas of the world. We talked about how Europeans and Africans formed their view of one another. If you were absent, go to teaching tolerance's website: http://www.tolerance.org/hidden_bias/index.html
Complete the hidden bias activity and the follow up activity. Then write a reflection that deals with the activity. Turn these in next time.
HMWK: Kenay Vocab Day 1 and 2 (on the assignments page)
Monday, February 1, 2010
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