Group #4 Shadows in the Forest: Who are the Igbo
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 #4 Shadows in the Forest: Who are the Igbo
The following are suggestions to focus your research on the Igbo people:
*What is their origin?
*What is their history?
*What is their tribal system? their economy?
*Who are their leaders--past and present?
*What is the source of authority and power?
*Examine the responsibilities of family and extended family
*How do gender roles play a part in their culture?
*Scrutinize the place of family within the tribe
*How were they affected by colonialism?
*Find pictures of African villages and people going through their daily chores.
*Connect your research to Things Fall Apart; be sure to quote from the novel on your slides.
Try starting your search at:
http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Igbo.html
http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofEnglish/imperial/nigeria/nigeria.htm#Section2
http://www.uga.edu/%7Ewomanist/1995/mezu.html
… and you could also use the community weblinks