Blossoms of the Savannah Lesson Plan

Storytelling as a means of control: The parable of Olarinkoi and the origins of F.G.M.

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will work in groups to complete a research scavenger hunt.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4

Structure:

To begin the activity, divide the class into groups. Each group will focus on one of the themes listed below and compose written answers...