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Slideshow of Nigerian and Igbo people, art, celebrities, landscape, and images specific to Things Fall Apart


Watch. Read. Explore.

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Please click on the book cover at the left to go to the Invitation to World Literature site hosted by the Annenberg Media Corporation. This site gives a good introductory look at the text, Things Fall Apart, while giving students access to timelines, expert critique, and further exploration.

Why should I care?

So, unless you’re from Nigeria, you might not be able to relate to the Igbo culture. We bet your dad hasn’t murdered your adoptive brother, and we’re guessing that your country hasn’t just been colonized and your culture shattered. But if you think you can’t relate to this book, think again. Do you mean to tell us that you’ve never been afraid of becoming like one of your parents? Even an eensy bit scared?

One of the most fascinating parts of Things Fall Apart comes from watching Okonkwo's ongoing battle against being like his father. Okonkwo doesn’t respect anything about his father, which is a bit extreme. Most people, though, do see qualities in their parents that scare them. You know, like the kid with the alcoholic dad who decides never to touch a drink, or the one that has a hideously penny-pinching mom who grows up vowing to never shop at a discount store or use coupons while grocery shopping.

It’s common for people to fear being like their parents, and overcompensate by behaving in the completely opposite way. Okonkwo, however, is an example of what happens to a person who concerns himself more with avoiding his father's traits than with living his own, independent life.
- Shmoop.com

Essential Questions
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Agenda

Reading Schedule
You are expected to keep up with the reading schedule. You may be periodically quizzed on the material without prior notice. We have important work to do in class each and every day that depends upon your reading of this novel PRIOR to each class.

*You must walk into class on the date listed with the corresponding pages/chapters COMPLETELY READ. For example, on Thursday 4-26-2012 you should walk into class having read Chs 1-3 completely.

Part One
Thursday 4-26-2012 - Chapters 1-2
Friday 4-27-2012 - Chapters 3-4
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Monday 4-30-2012 - Chapters 5-7
Wednesday 5-2-2012 - Chapters 8-10
Friday 5-4-2012 - Chapters 11-13
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Part Two
Tuesday 5-8-2012 - Chapters 14-19
Part Three
Friday 5-11-2012 - Chapters 20-25

Monday 4-23-2012
    -Welcome back!
    -Text Sign-Off
    -Background Information
Tuesday 4-24-2012
    -Notes on Intro to TFA Slideshare
Wednesday 4-25-2012
    -View Annenberg Presentation ("Watch") - 26 minutes
    -In class journal response: "In a short timed response (10 minutes) describe how and in what ways your understanding of TFA has changed or deepened."
    -HW: Read Chs 1-2
Thursday 4-26-2012
    -Discussion Chs 1-2
    -Literary Road Map-Chs 1-4 (focus chs 1-2)
    -HW: Read Chs 3-4
Friday 4-27-2012
    -LRM Chs 1-4 due (paper copy only)
    -Comprehension Quiz
    -Discussion
    -Literary Road Map - Chs 5-7
    -HW: Read Chs 5-7
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Monday 4-30-2012
    -LRM Chs 5-7 due (uploaded to Turnitin.com)
    -Comprehension Quiz Chs 5-7 (postponed)
    -Literary Road Map- Chs 8-10
    -HW: Read Chs 8-10
Tuesday 5-1-2012
    -Comprehension Quiz 5-7
    -Discussion Chs 5-7, 8-10
    -Proverbs Worksheet Part 1
    -HW: Read Chs 8-10
Wednesday 5-2-2012
    -Proverbs Worksheet Part 2
    -Comprehension Quiz Chs 8-10
    -HW: Read Chs 11-13
Thursday 5-3-2012
    -Proverbs Worksheet due
    -Discussion Chs 11-13
    -HW: Read Chs 11-13
Friday 5-4-2012
    -LRM Chs 11-13 due (uploaded to Turnitin.com)
    -Comprehension Quiz Chs 11-13
    -Discussion Chs 11-13
    -HW: Read Chs 14-19
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Monday 5-7-2012
    -Discussion Chs 14-19
    -HW: Read 14-19
Tuesday 5-8-2012
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    -HW:
Wednesday 5-9-2012
    -
    -HW:
Thursday 5-10-2012
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    -HW:
Friday 5-11-2012
    -LRM Chs 20-25 due (uploaded to Turnitin.com)
    -Comprehension Quiz Chs 20-25
    -HW: TFA Response Paper (100 points)
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Monday 5-14-2012
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Downloadables and  Media Resources

Intro To Things Fall Apart
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