lesson 3 what’s your story - student version ppt

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Nelson Mandela Mansa Musa

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Akon Cleopatra

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Decide whether these teens will be able

to transmit, or pass on the history of their

families and culture.

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You will learn more about the lives and

values of your family and culture.

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1. Think about a grandparent, parent, or

other adult in your life about whom you

know the most.

2. Write down things like jobs she’s had,

what her goals and dreams are or were,

what challenges she has

had to overcome,

where she was born,

and a funny story

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1. Share what you have written with your group –

You have 90 seconds each, so be prepared.

2. When your group members are sharing, write

down questions you have about their adult family

member, or information you noticed that was

missing in his or her presentation.

3. Give each group member the comments you wrote

about their sharing.

4. At the signal, return to your seats.

1. Read the suggestions and

questions from group members to

think about what you will need to

ask a family member in order to

better understand your own past.

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1. Use the interview planning worksheet

provided to create your interview

questions.

2. Conduct interview

3. Write or record information you gather.

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1. African griots transmitted history

and culture using stories, poems,

songs, dance, and music.

2. Present the family history and

culture you learned from your

interview experience as if you were

a griot.

3. A written script will be required.

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