Teacher Guide

We Need New Names Lesson Plan

Bringing in Technology

Day 1:

The International Vocabulary: Students will have the option to create a virtual collage using an online platform such as tumblr or Fotor.

The National Anthem: Students will watch a video of Zimbabwean school children to enhance their understanding of the novel's cultural context.

Day 2:

They Need New Names Too: Students will use either their word processing programs on their computers/tablets, or an online platfrom such as Boomwriter, to craft their novels.

Jobho: Students will use Spotify to listen to a song (or will watch another video on youtube), in order to understand the significance of a dance detailed in the novel. Students may also work with an online full-text version of...

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