It is important for students to understand the social and historical context of No Longer At Ease. Students should be encouraged to do independent research, both through traditional means and online. There are also multiple literary references which students should be encouraged to look up if they are not familiar with them. By doing so they will gain a more advanced understanding of the text and a broader knowledge of Chinua Achebe's literary influences.
Several of the classroom activities involve technology: there are projects designed to reflect contemporary media consumption, and performances that can be recorded. If the technology is available, students can be encouraged to complete...
