Group #1 Nigeria: A Modern & Ancient struggle
You have been assigned to a group with a particular research assignment. You are to research that aspect of the quest to which you have been assigned. You have been given several web sites to search. Each of you should become an expert on your research, though you may divide up specific topics among the group members. As a group, you must then come to a conclusion about how the culture and time period may have affected the writing of Achebe's novel.
Requirements:
Research:
- Research thoroughly examines the topic
- Uses content that accurately reflects the historical events
- Makes at least 3 connections to Achebe’s Things Fall Apart
- Collects information from at least 4 sources cited in bibliography
(plagiarism will be watched for closely and is ABSOLUTLY unacceptable. No cutting and pasting text)
Presentation:
- Group clearly presents research topic
- Group shares presentation with all members contributing/speaking
- Presentation distinctly displays and understanding of topic
- Each member completes speech outline for their individual portion of presentation
Power point:
- Power point utilizes text and images that inform & hook audience
- Power point contains minimum of 20 slides including:
(Intro, Transitions, Conclusion, & Bibliography)
Group #1 Nigeria: A Modern & Ancient struggle
The following are suggestions to focus your research on Nigeria:
*Explore Nigeria before colonization
*Examine its politics
*Explore its struggle for independence – The Biafra Movement
*Report on its leaders--past and present
*Look for and download some nifty maps.
*Search and download pictures of the jungle.
*Discuss the relationship of the land to its people.
*Illuminate some of the current issues that effect Nigeria
*Connect your research to Things Fall Apart; be sure to quote from the novel on your slides.
Start your research at the University of Pennsylvania and Brown University sites below.
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Country_Specific/Nigeria.html
http://www.scholars.nus.edu.sg/landow/post/nigeria/nigeriaov.html
Here are some further websites that might be helpful
http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Igbo.html
http://www.uiowa.edu/%7Eafricart/toc/countries/Nigeria.html
http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofEnglish/imperial/nigeria/nigeria.htm#Section2
… and you could also use the community weblinks