How might short stories and other cultures impact our lives?
Area of Interaction
Human Ingenuity
Environments
Aims
Students will consider the role if literature both in cultural and historic contexts.
Use language as a tool for personal growth, social interaction and for developing relationships within the international community.
Read widely to promote a lifelong interest in language and literature.
Compare texts and connect themes to show similarities or differences across genres.
Content
Students will read “When the World Began”, a collection of short stories from Ethiopia. They will investigate aspects of Africa: traditions, food, clothing, and culture. Students will engage in discussion regarding the origins of storytelling and how tales reflect the culture of the people. Students will be encouraged to share personal anecdotes and comment on the techniques used to create an effective tale.
Summative task
The summative task will revolve around role playing throughout the unit and culminate in final dramatic production. Monologues of at least 300 words will be evaluated according to modified MYP criteria
