Mr. VerlinSouth Philadelphia High SchoolDecember 1, 2012

Preliminaries In at least 1 5-sentence paragraph,

comment on a time of your life where an outward (physical) transformation lead to an inner one. For example, you notice a friend has a new haircut that looks great. But she seems not only different in appearance, but also in the way she walks and carries herself.

Objectives: The students will be able to identify the

irony in “Sundiata”. The students will be able to explain why

outward appearances are sometimes deceiving. (PA 1.3.A and B)

The students will be able to explain how a physical transformation can symbolize an internal transformation. (PA 1.6.A, B, D and E)

Focus Lesson: The Griot Literary terms

Griot Oral tradition

Background: The “Sundiata” story All-class Story Dramatization Small Groups: “Retell the Story” map Gallery Walk

Homework (due next class): “Reuben and his Selkie-Wife”

Read the story. Be prepared to explain why the Selkie

returned to the sea. I-Search Project:

Read 10 pages from your book. Take another 5 QNQs.