West Africa: The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai grew wealthy through taxation of salt and gold trade. Islam has a major impact on all three kingdoms as well.
Agenda:
1. Get Started
2. Review G.R.A.P.E.S.
3.Close Read: Ghana
4. Complete G.R.A.P.E.S. Chart
5. Closure
1. Get Started
2. Review G.R.A.P.E.S.
3.Close Read: Ghana
4. Complete G.R.A.P.E.S. Chart
5. Closure
1. Get Started:
As you watch this short African Folktale video, answer the following questions.
As you watch this short African Folktale video, answer the following questions.
- What were some of the problems Anansi had on his journey?
- How do the sons help Anansi? What would you do?
- What did the spider sons learn from helping their father?
- What lesson did you learn from this story? What did you learn about the Ashanti people?
Anansi The Spider (1972) from waanaki on Vimeo.
Vocabulary:
A folk tale is story that is passed down over time. It is told over and over again.
An oral tradition is a story told over and over. It is passed down by word of mouth and not written down.
A folk tale is story that is passed down over time. It is told over and over again.
An oral tradition is a story told over and over. It is passed down by word of mouth and not written down.
2. Review G.R.A.P.E.S.( Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structures.)
3. Close Read: Ghana
The passage will be read 3 times.
While reading, you should:
1. Circle any words they do not know.
2. Highlight or underline anything they read connected to GRAPES.
3. Put a plus in the margin for paragraphs they understand and a question mark next to any paragraph that causes confusion
Third Read:
You will partner read the document. When you have finished reading, complete the text dependent questions by completing a Think, Ink, Pair, Share. Record your answers before sharing with a partner.
The passage will be read 3 times.
While reading, you should:
1. Circle any words they do not know.
2. Highlight or underline anything they read connected to GRAPES.
3. Put a plus in the margin for paragraphs they understand and a question mark next to any paragraph that causes confusion
Third Read:
You will partner read the document. When you have finished reading, complete the text dependent questions by completing a Think, Ink, Pair, Share. Record your answers before sharing with a partner.
Closure:
Share your answers with the class to check for understanding.
Share your answers with the class to check for understanding.