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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-17)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine how and why Mama Agba teaches the girls to fight, and why it is important to learn when to fight. Mama Agba teaches the way of the staff to any girl who wants to learn. She teaches them to be able to protect themselves from men who wish to do them harm. If there are diviners, they need to be able to protect themselves from the hatred and violence toward them.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What is Zelie doing when Binta announces that the girls are coming? What is the purpose of the exercise Zelie is performing with Yemi? What comments does Zelie make when the guards are at Mama Agba's? When the guards leave, why does Mama Agba berate her? How could Zelie have gotten them all killed? What does Mama Agba say about how one must fight...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.3(e), 11-12.3(d), 11-12.3(e)
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