1. January 30, 2009 Objectives: 1. To interpret the meaning of African proverbs 2. Explain the importance of folk tales in African American Literature African American Literature

3.  A story or legend forming part of an oral tradition.

9.  Read pages 31-42  Pg 44-45 Skills practice  Watch on YouTube Watch on YouTube

10.  "Wise Words"- African Proverbs and Their Meaning - http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/afolk/afol ksg1.html http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/afolk/afol ksg1.html  Anansi Tales - http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/afolk/afol ksg2.html http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/afolk/afol ksg2.html

11. Create your own folktale to go with your proverb Due 2/10/09

12.  Learn to import pictures ◦ Make a list of at least 10 pictures you would like to import that goes along with the story you have written. ◦ Browse the internet to find appropriate pictures to go along with your story and down load them.