No Longer at Ease Lesson Plan

Know Nigeria

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the Nigerian culture and history represented in the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.10

Structure:

**Note: this activity can be extended over multiple days if students/instructor want to go into more detail with research.**

In order to better understand the events of the novel, having a grasp of the history of Nigeria is key. Students will research different aspects of Nigerian history and culture, particularly colonial history, and present their research to the class.

Divide students...