January 30, 2009 Objectives: 1. To interpret the meaning of African proverbs 2. Explain the...

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January 30, 2009Objectives:1. To interpret the meaning of African proverbs2.Explain the importance of folk tales in African American Literature

African American Literature

African American Literature

A story or legend forming part of an oral tradition.

Read pages 31-42 Pg 44-45 Skills practice Watch on YouTube

"Wise Words"- African Proverbs and Their Meaning - http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/afolk/afolksg1.html

Anansi Tales - http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/afolk/afolksg2.html

Create your own folktale to go

with your proverb

Due 2/10/09

Learn to import pictures◦ Make a list of at least 10 pictures you would like

to import that goes along with the story you have written.

◦ Browse the internet to find appropriate pictures to go along with your story and down load them.

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