If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will learn about the significance of African proverbs, and analyze various proverbs from the text.
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Students will be introduced to Yoruba deities and mythology, and be able to draw connections to other mythologies.
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Students will gain an understanding of postcolonial African literature and the major themes emphasized by postcolonial writers.
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Students will identify major themes from the text and write an essay explaining a theme using textual analysis, and drawing from other primary and secondary sources.