Oral Elements &
Symbolism
September 16, 2010
Vocabulary Practice
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Write a synonym and antonym for each
vocabulary word.
DRAPES Practice
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Write a DRAPES convincing Okonkwo to be
less violent in his ways.
Things Fall Apart
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Create a character chart in your notebook:
Name
Description
Attributes/ Quote pg #
Include: Amalinze, Okonkwo, Unoka, Okoye,
Ikemefuna, Ezeugo, Nwoye, Ezinma, Ekwefi,
Okafo, Maduka
Minilesson
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Oral Elements & Symbolism
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Take the following notes
Oral Elements
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Things Fall Apart includes many Igbo words
and phrases, proverbs, fables, tales, and other
elements of African oral and communal
storytelling traditions in order to record and
preserve African oral traditions.
Use the chart to keep track of these elements.
Symbolism
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Something that represents something else,
either by association or by resemblance.
The use of a word, a phrase, or a description,
which represents a deeper meaning than the
words themselves.
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Complete the symbolism chart as you read.
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Study Guide
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Complete the study guide for Chapters 1-6
with a partner. Finish for Homework.
These are the chapters that will be on the quiz
tomorrow.
Homework
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Complete study guide
Final Draft Editorial due tomorrow
Study for test