Name _________________________________________________________________________
Period _______
Chunked and Close Reading on “The Influence of Igbo Metaphysics on the Writings of Chinua Achebe”
Complete the following note-catcher from the charts and presentations on the article. Be sure to explain the
subject/principle and include an example from the book. If you see a different example that you believe fits the
subject/principle better, then you may include that instead.
Topic
Metaphysics
 What is it?
 Static
 Dynamic
Planes of Reality
Physical
Planes of Reality
Spiritual
Planes of Reality
Abstract
Notes/definition
Example from book
Igbo Metaphysics
Cosmology
Igbo Metaphysics
Ontology
Igbo Metaphysics
Theodicy
Reincarnation
Ezinma (inner cyclical
reincarnation)
Reincarnation
Unoka, Okonkwo,
and Nwoye (cyclical
pattern of failure and
success between
father/son)
Group Project for 2/11/15
Chunked and Close Reading of Article “The Influence of Igbo Metaphysics on the Writings of
Chinua Achebe”
You are assigned to read section _____ and create a chart on the topic of
___________________________________________________________________________
Be sure to write a group definition of the topic AND one example from the book (include the
quote, explanation, and page number)
Each group will present their chart in 20 minutes, and each student will take notes on the
attached note-catchers.
Group Project for 2/11/15
Chunked and Close Reading of Article “The Influence of Igbo Metaphysics on the Writings of
Chinua Achebe”
You are assigned to read section _____ and create a chart on the topic of
___________________________________________________________________________
Be sure to write a group definition of the topic AND one example from the book (include the
quote, explanation, and page number)
Each group will present their chart in 20 minutes, and each student will take notes on the
attached note-catchers.
Group Project for 2/11/15
Chunked and Close Reading of Article “The Influence of Igbo Metaphysics on the Writings of
Chinua Achebe”
You are assigned to read section _____ and create a chart on the topic of
___________________________________________________________________________
Be sure to write a group definition of the topic AND one example from the book (include the
quote, explanation, and page number)
Each group will present their chart in 20 minutes, and each student will take notes on the
attached note-catchers.