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UNIT 1 - Lesson 1 - Africa The Dark Continent

This 5-day lesson plan aims to teach students about notable African literary genres, distinguishing features of African chants, poems, folktales and short stories, using parallel structures, generating ideas, and giving a 2-minute self-introduction. Students will read background information on Africa, answer questions, compose sentences using parallel structures, and complete comprehension exercises. The lesson also addresses why Africa was long considered the "Dark Continent" with little known about its rich cultures and literature.

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UNIT 1 - Lesson 1 - Africa The Dark Continent

This 5-day lesson plan aims to teach students about notable African literary genres, distinguishing features of African chants, poems, folktales and short stories, using parallel structures, generating ideas, and giving a 2-minute self-introduction. Students will read background information on Africa, answer questions, compose sentences using parallel structures, and complete comprehension exercises. The lesson also addresses why Africa was long considered the "Dark Continent" with little known about its rich cultures and literature.

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Lesson Title: Time Allotment:

Africa: The Dark Continent 5 days (3 day discussion, 2 day assessment)

Worktext pages: pages 4 – 13 Date/s:


Learning Objectives: Focus Skills:
Students will be able to…  describing the notable literary genres
a. describe the notable literary genres contributed by African writers
contributed by African writers  identifying the distinguishing features of
b. identify the distinguishing features of notable African chants, poems, folktales,
notable African chants, poems, and short stories
folktales, and short stories  using parallel structures
c. use parallel structures  generating ideas and their relationships
d. generate ideas and their relationships  presenting a unique and creative two-
e. present a unique and creative two- minute introduction of their selves
minute introduction of their selves

Introduction/Pre-test
 Find time to search for the links given in Related ICT activities/ Online Links and watch
the video.
Learning Activities
A. DISCUSSION/READING OF THE SELECTION
 After watching the videos, go to pages 2 – 5 and read the background of Africa.
 Then try to answer the sidebar questions.
 Using parallel structures can be found pages 7 and 8.
 Compose at least 5 example sentences using correct parallel structures.
 Generate ideas using the different graphic organizers on pages 9 and 10.

B. ACTIVITIES/EXERCISE/COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Have you learned something about the lesson? If you are still confused and still having a hard
time, you can play the video given to you to find out more. Then, if you are ready, try to do
Exercise 5 on pages 10 – 11.

C. Process Questions/Others
Why do you think people know very little about Africa?
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Self-Assessment Enrichment/Remediation
N/A
Generalization Application/Values Integration
Africa is called the Dark Continent because African art is closely associated with religion. It
most people know very little about it. Africa is very primitive in nature and closely associated
is a land flush with sunshine and vivid light. with superstition. Masks are terrifying because
It is the last continent to feel the influence of they are intended to frighten away evil spirits.
Western civilization.
Related ICT activities/ Online Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk3iOqKOD7g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpIiSgyldMk

Assessments

Identification:
1. What do you call the literature that has been written for or by African people?
_______________________________________
2. What storytelling technique was used by Africans because they would expect their
audience to give responses or comments?
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3. What is the main inspiration for African art?
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4. What was the purpose of the mask?
_______________________________________
5. What do you call the technique that the storytellers often used to tell stories?
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6. What are the minerals and treasures found in Africa?
_______________________________________
7. Differentiate a zoo from a national park.
______________________________________________________________________________
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8. What are the tips to remember when you are in a national park?
______________________________________________________________________________
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9. Why do you think people know very little about Africa?
______________________________________________________________________________
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10. Why Africa was called ‘The Dark Continent’?
______________________________________________________________________________
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II. Correct the faulty parallelism.
11. The Nile River not only sustains life but also providing the stage for transportation.
_____________________________________________________________________________
12. The tribes emphasized collective survival, mutual aid, and being responsible for one
another.
_____________________________________________________________________________
13. Angrily, bitterly, and with tears in his eyes, Jin finally decided to join Army.
_____________________________________________________________________________
14. Grandpa walked carefully, in a slow way, and halted a lot.
______________________________________________________________________________
15. V likes to read comics, composing songs, and ate spicy foods.
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HONESTY PLEDGE

I declare that I answered the questions in the Module with honesty and integrity without
asking/soliciting help from my parent/s or adults around.

___________________________ __________________________

Student’s Signature Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature

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