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Lesson 1 (from Part I (Chapters 1 - 4))
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to research the background of the Rhodesian Bush War, or the Zimbabwean War of Liberation, as well as Zimbabwe's involvement in the Mozambican Civil War. These conflicts cast a long shadow over the lives of the characters in This Mournable Body, especially the protagonist, Tambudzai Siguake, or "Tambu." Tambu's sister lost a leg in the war, and she suffered the consequences from the lingering effects of the conflicts all throughout her life. Researching the background of the wars and their effects on Zimbabweans will help students understand the context of the story and Tambu's experiences.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What do you think are some of the most significant historical events that have impacted Tambu's life? What effect has conflict had on Tambu and her family? What was Tambu doing during the Rhodesian Bush War and the Mozambican Civil...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.3, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.2(e), 9-10.9, 11-12.2(e), 11-12.9
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