Name ____________________
African Animal Tales
The African culture, like many others, has “trickster tales.” A
trickster tale is a folktale whose main character is an animal who
tricks other animals. Many times the character is lazy or mischievous.
One of the favorite characters of African trickster tales is Anansi
the Spider, who has very special characteristics.
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/afolk/afolksg2.html
For this activity, go to Mme Snelling’s webpage and do the following:
1) read the 3 Anansi tales (found under “Africa” on the left side of the
page).
2) make a list of the characteristics of Anansi.
Physical Characteristics
Personality Characteristics
3. Create a biopoem about Anansi, following the format found below.
Biopoem Form
Line 1: First Name
Line 2: Title given to character
Line 3: Four words that describe the character
Line 4: Lover of (three items, objects, or things)
Line 5: Who believes (one idea or concept)
Line 6: Who wants (three things)
Line 7: Who uses (list three things)
Line 8: Who gives (three things)
Line 9: Who says (direct quote)
Line 10: Last name or synonymous (another name) descriptor
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