Global Literature Part I: Final Essay
The River Between
Read the articles in the packet, then answer one question from Section A and one question from Section B, below. Your goal is to explore these issues intelligently and to apply your understanding of The River Between.
Requirements:
- Answers must be thoughtful and complete.
- All answers must be typed and proofread.
- There is no set length requirement; quality is more important than quantity.
- Answers must be supported with examples from the texts.
- Go beyond the book and articles: analyze, interpret, and critique the materials.
Questions
Section A: Respond to one of the questions in this section. Support your response with at least one specific example from The River Between, and at least two specific examples from the articles in your packet. Use quotation marks and include the page number.
1. What, if anything, should be done about the loss of culture and traditions that is occurring throughout the world?
Consider: Cultures inevitably change as they come into contact with outside ideas and influences AND currently, there are over 6,000 cultures around the world on the brink of extinction. What do The River Between and the articles on education say about the loss of culture? What are the dangers of losing these cultures? What are the positives of a more homogeneous world culture? What are some ways to begin to address this problem?
2. What is the appropriate role of education in Kenya today?
Consider: What role does education play in the conflict between tradition and modernity, or cultural survival vs. cultural extinction? What is your cultural lens when it comes to education? If you’d grown up in Kenya during the times described in The River Between, how might your lens be different? What is the value of tradition? Does this conflict with the need for education? How?
Section B: Respond to one of the following questions. Support your response with at least one specific example from The River Between. Use quotation marks and include the page #.
1. Does Ngugi believe Waiyaki succeeds in fulfilling the prophecy?
Consider: Figurative language and theme. In great literary works, authors use literary devices to explore themes and questions about what it means to be human. These devices include plot structure, figurative language (symbols, metaphors, similes, personification, etc.), setting, character development, and literary allusions. Throughout the novel, how did Ngugi use literary devices to support his opinions regarding these questions? How and why did the author decide to turn Waiyaki into a Christ-like figure?
2. Which does Ngugi believe is more important: duty to family and community, or individual freedom, dreams, and goals?
Consider: (same as above)
You must bring these responses to your next class in order to participate in Part II of the Final Essay process.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The River Between FInal Discussion
The River Between Names: _______________________
Final Discussion ________________________
1. Do you think Waiyaki succeeded in uniting the ridges (i.e. following the prophecy)?
Explain:
2. What, do you think, happened to Waiyaki and Nyambura?
3. Do you think Waiyaki made a mistake in asking Nyambura to marry him?
4. In The River Between, Ngugi wa Thiong’o explores the following question: Is it possible for traditional beliefs/communities and colonial societies to come together or does colonialism create such deep chasms within colonized communities that the future of such communities is sabotaged? Based on what he wrote in the novel, how does Ngugi wa Thiong’o answer this question?
Over →
5. There are many parallel characters in this novel. Can you match them up? (Several characters are used more than once.)
These characters:
A. Want to unite Christianity and traditional beliefs
B. See themselves as saviors
C. Are struggling with a choice: should they betray or harm a person they love?
D. Have dominating fathers
What might be the purpose of all these parallel characters?
Final Discussion ________________________
1. Do you think Waiyaki succeeded in uniting the ridges (i.e. following the prophecy)?
Explain:
2. What, do you think, happened to Waiyaki and Nyambura?
3. Do you think Waiyaki made a mistake in asking Nyambura to marry him?
4. In The River Between, Ngugi wa Thiong’o explores the following question: Is it possible for traditional beliefs/communities and colonial societies to come together or does colonialism create such deep chasms within colonized communities that the future of such communities is sabotaged? Based on what he wrote in the novel, how does Ngugi wa Thiong’o answer this question?
Over →
5. There are many parallel characters in this novel. Can you match them up? (Several characters are used more than once.)
These characters:
A. Want to unite Christianity and traditional beliefs
B. See themselves as saviors
C. Are struggling with a choice: should they betray or harm a person they love?
D. Have dominating fathers
What might be the purpose of all these parallel characters?
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Kenya Penpals
Kenya Pen Pals
In groups of two, you will be contacting and corresponding with a student attending Muhayo High School in Nyeri, Kenya. They have been busy at work on the following project regarding Kenyan culture:
“We're starting a program called the Utenzi project. Utenzi are heraldic poems from ancient Kenya, usually in celebration of some warrior or battle feat. We want to revive them in both English and Swahili, and see if we can gain insights into African culture by writing new ones. I think this dovetails quite nicely with the book you're studying (The River Between). You can see the Utenzi site at sites.google.com/site/utenziproject.”
Since this is our first time contacting the school you will need to introduce yourself. It is nice to include information about your family, interests, and community. Since this the internet age, you may also attach photos of you and your friends, family, community as well. This adds a lot to your initial contact.
For the first connection, you will be introducing yourself and starting a conversation. You can begin this conversation by asking your pen pal questions similar to the ones listed below while providing your own answers to these questions. You will both be writing your own email but can decide who will answer which of the topics below.
Adulthood
1. What is an “adult”?
2. In mainstream U.S. culture, what does a person typically need in order to become or be considered a “grown up”?
3. Are there any ceremonies in U.S. culture that mark this transition from childhood to adulthood? What are they?
4. What do most coming of age ceremonies have in common?
5. Design your own coming of age ceremony. Where would it take place? Who would be there? What would you/they do? Why? How would the actions show that you are now an adult?
Leadership
1. What is “leadership”?
2. What is a “leader”? What makes a good leader?
3. In mainstream U.S. culture, what does a person typically need in order to become a successful leader?
4. Can you think of any unsuccessful leaders? Why do you think they failed?
5. Describe an experience you had with leadership. Were you successful? How could you tell? If you had the chance to do the experience over again, what might you do differently?
In groups of two, you will be contacting and corresponding with a student attending Muhayo High School in Nyeri, Kenya. They have been busy at work on the following project regarding Kenyan culture:
“We're starting a program called the Utenzi project. Utenzi are heraldic poems from ancient Kenya, usually in celebration of some warrior or battle feat. We want to revive them in both English and Swahili, and see if we can gain insights into African culture by writing new ones. I think this dovetails quite nicely with the book you're studying (The River Between). You can see the Utenzi site at sites.google.com/site/utenziproject.”
Since this is our first time contacting the school you will need to introduce yourself. It is nice to include information about your family, interests, and community. Since this the internet age, you may also attach photos of you and your friends, family, community as well. This adds a lot to your initial contact.
For the first connection, you will be introducing yourself and starting a conversation. You can begin this conversation by asking your pen pal questions similar to the ones listed below while providing your own answers to these questions. You will both be writing your own email but can decide who will answer which of the topics below.
Adulthood
1. What is an “adult”?
2. In mainstream U.S. culture, what does a person typically need in order to become or be considered a “grown up”?
3. Are there any ceremonies in U.S. culture that mark this transition from childhood to adulthood? What are they?
4. What do most coming of age ceremonies have in common?
5. Design your own coming of age ceremony. Where would it take place? Who would be there? What would you/they do? Why? How would the actions show that you are now an adult?
Leadership
1. What is “leadership”?
2. What is a “leader”? What makes a good leader?
3. In mainstream U.S. culture, what does a person typically need in order to become a successful leader?
4. Can you think of any unsuccessful leaders? Why do you think they failed?
5. Describe an experience you had with leadership. Were you successful? How could you tell? If you had the chance to do the experience over again, what might you do differently?
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Golden Lines
FInd an example of a simile, metaphor, or personification in The River Between. Then, create an artistic representation of the figurative language like the ones above. Some lines you may use include:
"There shall come a people with clothes like butterflies"(2)
"The white man cannot speak the language of the hills" (7)
"The hidden things of the hills were being revealed to him" (14)
"The rumours! Spreading like fire in a plain of dry grass" (122)
The Rvier Between Study Guide #4
Global Literature
Unit: River Between
Study Guide 4, Chapters 17-21 (PP.84-116)
Teachers assign study guides for literary works to make sure that you pay attention to theme, plot, and character developments, deeper meanings, and stylistic choices that the teacher believes are essential in understanding the work. However, the ability to discover these deeper meanings and structures on your own is essential in developing the mind of an analytical reader. Therefore, for chapters 17 through 21 you will be responsible for writing 10 thoughtful questions and answers that delve into the subtext, or deeper layers of The River Between. Write down chapter(s) that inspired your questions. Use the following list to inspire you.
Some great questions about literary works:
How has the character changed?
How can you explain a character’s behavior (motivation)?
How are personal and bigger literary conflicts developed?
How does the setting relate to the plot or theme?
How does the structure of the work (order of events, etc) influence the reader’s experience?
What are some interesting stylistic choices the author has made (use of language)?
What are some examples of figurative language (symbols, metaphors, similes, personification)?
How is this work relevant today?
What does this work tell us about the time/place in which it is set?
How objective is the author? How objective/trustworthy is the main character/narrator?
How does the work relate to other literary works (through allusions, or compare/contrast major themes)?
What does this work teach us about human nature/beings?
How are the characters like/unlike me?
At the bottom of your list you can write any questions you don’t know the answer to.
Unit: River Between
Study Guide 4, Chapters 17-21 (PP.84-116)
Teachers assign study guides for literary works to make sure that you pay attention to theme, plot, and character developments, deeper meanings, and stylistic choices that the teacher believes are essential in understanding the work. However, the ability to discover these deeper meanings and structures on your own is essential in developing the mind of an analytical reader. Therefore, for chapters 17 through 21 you will be responsible for writing 10 thoughtful questions and answers that delve into the subtext, or deeper layers of The River Between. Write down chapter(s) that inspired your questions. Use the following list to inspire you.
Some great questions about literary works:
How has the character changed?
How can you explain a character’s behavior (motivation)?
How are personal and bigger literary conflicts developed?
How does the setting relate to the plot or theme?
How does the structure of the work (order of events, etc) influence the reader’s experience?
What are some interesting stylistic choices the author has made (use of language)?
What are some examples of figurative language (symbols, metaphors, similes, personification)?
How is this work relevant today?
What does this work tell us about the time/place in which it is set?
How objective is the author? How objective/trustworthy is the main character/narrator?
How does the work relate to other literary works (through allusions, or compare/contrast major themes)?
What does this work teach us about human nature/beings?
How are the characters like/unlike me?
At the bottom of your list you can write any questions you don’t know the answer to.
The Rvier Between Study Guide 1
The River Between Study Guide #1
Use your book to write brief responses to the following questions. Include a page number reference next to each response. (30 points)
Chapter 1
1 Draw the two ridges and the river. Name them and, as you continue reading, add characters, beliefs, and places of historical and mystical significance to your sketch.
2 What is the source of antagonism between the ridges? (pg. )
3 Who are Mugo wa Kibiro, Kamiri, and Wachiori? (pg. )
4. Why does Ngugi tell the reader about Mugo wa Kibiro, Kamiri, and Wachiori?
Chapter 2
1 Explain what was meant with the insult “white man’s slave”? Who is the white man’s slave? (pg. )
2 The famine mentioned in this chapter is the same as the one mentioned in “Facing Mount Kenya,” therefore this novel is set in what time period? What was happening in Kenya at this time?
3 List three specific similarities between the information in “Facing Mount Kenya” and this chapter.
A. (pg. )
B. (pg. )
C. (pg. )
4. What is Siriana? (pg. )
Chapter 3
1. What is Demi na Mathathi? (pg. )
2. Why do the boys tell Waiyaki he could not be Demi na Mathathi? (pg. )
3. What is unusual about Waiyaki’s eyes? (pg. )
4. What is unusual about Waiyaki's second birth ceremony? (pg. )
Chapter 4
1. Name three things about traditional life that Chege teaches Waiyaki, during their trip.
A. (pg. )
B. (pg. )
C. (pg. )
Chapter 5
1. Why did Chege take Waiyaki to the sacred grove? (pg. )
2. Waiyaki and Chege are decendents of which great Gikuyu? (pg. )
3. What responsibility/role was given to Waiyaki on the mountain? (pg. )
4. Why does Chege send Waiyaki to Siriana and what warning does he give him? (pg. )
5. What do the missionaries see in Waiyaki? How does this set up a conflict? (pg. )
Chapters 1-5
1. Ngugi wa Thiong’o uses foreshadowing throughout this novel. Give three specific examples of lines/events that lead you to make predictions about the rest of the novel.
A. (pg. )
B. (pg. )
C. (pg. )
What are your predictions?
2. Figurative language is used by authors to communicate beyond the ordinary or literal meaning of the words. For example: "[The ridges] were like many sleeping lions which never woke" (1). Give one example of figurative language from these chapters (metaphor, similes, personification, etc.).
(pg. ):
3. Write down one line that you find especially beautiful for the image it evokes.
Use your book to write brief responses to the following questions. Include a page number reference next to each response. (30 points)
Chapter 1
1 Draw the two ridges and the river. Name them and, as you continue reading, add characters, beliefs, and places of historical and mystical significance to your sketch.
2 What is the source of antagonism between the ridges? (pg. )
3 Who are Mugo wa Kibiro, Kamiri, and Wachiori? (pg. )
4. Why does Ngugi tell the reader about Mugo wa Kibiro, Kamiri, and Wachiori?
Chapter 2
1 Explain what was meant with the insult “white man’s slave”? Who is the white man’s slave? (pg. )
2 The famine mentioned in this chapter is the same as the one mentioned in “Facing Mount Kenya,” therefore this novel is set in what time period? What was happening in Kenya at this time?
3 List three specific similarities between the information in “Facing Mount Kenya” and this chapter.
A. (pg. )
B. (pg. )
C. (pg. )
4. What is Siriana? (pg. )
Chapter 3
1. What is Demi na Mathathi? (pg. )
2. Why do the boys tell Waiyaki he could not be Demi na Mathathi? (pg. )
3. What is unusual about Waiyaki’s eyes? (pg. )
4. What is unusual about Waiyaki's second birth ceremony? (pg. )
Chapter 4
1. Name three things about traditional life that Chege teaches Waiyaki, during their trip.
A. (pg. )
B. (pg. )
C. (pg. )
Chapter 5
1. Why did Chege take Waiyaki to the sacred grove? (pg. )
2. Waiyaki and Chege are decendents of which great Gikuyu? (pg. )
3. What responsibility/role was given to Waiyaki on the mountain? (pg. )
4. Why does Chege send Waiyaki to Siriana and what warning does he give him? (pg. )
5. What do the missionaries see in Waiyaki? How does this set up a conflict? (pg. )
Chapters 1-5
1. Ngugi wa Thiong’o uses foreshadowing throughout this novel. Give three specific examples of lines/events that lead you to make predictions about the rest of the novel.
A. (pg. )
B. (pg. )
C. (pg. )
What are your predictions?
2. Figurative language is used by authors to communicate beyond the ordinary or literal meaning of the words. For example: "[The ridges] were like many sleeping lions which never woke" (1). Give one example of figurative language from these chapters (metaphor, similes, personification, etc.).
(pg. ):
3. Write down one line that you find especially beautiful for the image it evokes.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
River Between Study Guide #3
Name:___________________
The River Between Study Guide #3
Use your book to write brief responses to the following questions. Include a page number reference next to each response. (30 points)
Chapter 12
1. What action has Kabonyi taken and how does Waiyaki feel about this situation? (pg. )
2. What new law of the church has been put into effect? How would this affect Waiyaki? (pg. )
3. What event is implied at the end of chapter 12?
Chapter 13
1. Why did Waiyaki and Kamau dislike each other? (pg. )
2. What is the “new kiama”? (pg. )
3. What might Ngugi have intended with his emphasis on water and rain in this chapter? (pg. )
4. A symbol is a concrete object used to represent an idea. Explain some of the water symbolism in this chapter. (pg. )
5. What could the rain be compared to on page 66?
Chapter 14
1. What was Marioshoni? Whose idea had it been? Why has it come into existence? (pg. )
2. How do chapters 13 and 14 seem out of order? Explain why Ngugi might have put them in the order he did.
3. What is “the white man’s magic”? (pg. )
4. The importance of circumcision in Gikuyu culture is reviewed on page 68. Summarize what it says.
5. Reread the description of the rivalry between Makuyu and Kameno (p. 69-70). Describe where the rivalry is now, what each side stands for, and Waiyaki’s place in the rivalry.
Chapter 15
1. Personification is a figure of speech in which a nonhuman thing is given human characteristics. Give an example of personification on page 73.
2. “And all at once, Waiyaki recognized the shape in his mind that had refused to melt into nothingness.” (p. 74) Identify who/ what the shape is.
3. Nyambura’s emotional state since the death of Muthoni has been one of great loneliness and grief. Where does she find companionship?
Chapter 16
1. Using context clues, define the following words:
thingira (p. 78)
Shambas (p. 79)
2. Give a two sentence description of Njahi. (p. 79)
3. Describe Waiyaki’s confusion regarding the following in this chapter:
The old prophecy:
Kabonyi:
4. Why did Waiyaki forgive Nyambura for not visiting him at the school as they had agreed? (pg. )
5. Waiyaki receives a warning from______________ at his mother’s hut. This person tells him to be careful of ______________, who dislikes Waiyaki out of ______________.
(pg. )
The River Between Study Guide #3
Use your book to write brief responses to the following questions. Include a page number reference next to each response. (30 points)
Chapter 12
1. What action has Kabonyi taken and how does Waiyaki feel about this situation? (pg. )
2. What new law of the church has been put into effect? How would this affect Waiyaki? (pg. )
3. What event is implied at the end of chapter 12?
Chapter 13
1. Why did Waiyaki and Kamau dislike each other? (pg. )
2. What is the “new kiama”? (pg. )
3. What might Ngugi have intended with his emphasis on water and rain in this chapter? (pg. )
4. A symbol is a concrete object used to represent an idea. Explain some of the water symbolism in this chapter. (pg. )
5. What could the rain be compared to on page 66?
Chapter 14
1. What was Marioshoni? Whose idea had it been? Why has it come into existence? (pg. )
2. How do chapters 13 and 14 seem out of order? Explain why Ngugi might have put them in the order he did.
3. What is “the white man’s magic”? (pg. )
4. The importance of circumcision in Gikuyu culture is reviewed on page 68. Summarize what it says.
5. Reread the description of the rivalry between Makuyu and Kameno (p. 69-70). Describe where the rivalry is now, what each side stands for, and Waiyaki’s place in the rivalry.
Chapter 15
1. Personification is a figure of speech in which a nonhuman thing is given human characteristics. Give an example of personification on page 73.
2. “And all at once, Waiyaki recognized the shape in his mind that had refused to melt into nothingness.” (p. 74) Identify who/ what the shape is.
3. Nyambura’s emotional state since the death of Muthoni has been one of great loneliness and grief. Where does she find companionship?
Chapter 16
1. Using context clues, define the following words:
thingira (p. 78)
Shambas (p. 79)
2. Give a two sentence description of Njahi. (p. 79)
3. Describe Waiyaki’s confusion regarding the following in this chapter:
The old prophecy:
Kabonyi:
4. Why did Waiyaki forgive Nyambura for not visiting him at the school as they had agreed? (pg. )
5. Waiyaki receives a warning from______________ at his mother’s hut. This person tells him to be careful of ______________, who dislikes Waiyaki out of ______________.
(pg. )
Monday, February 15, 2010
River Between Study Guide #2
Name _____________
The River Between Study Guide #2
Use your book to write brief responses to the following questions. Include a page number reference next to each response. (30 points)
Chapter 6
1. Why does Nyambura feel guilty for thinking about circumcision? Use direct quotes in your response. (pg. )
2. Why does Muthoni feel distraught? (pg. )
3. Why does Muthoni feel that her father’s ideas about circumcision are hypocritical? (pg. )
4. Again, Ngugi wa Thiong’o uses foreshadowing. What is the bad omen, and what does it tell us? (pg. )
Chapter 7
1. Discuss the symbolism used in the following passage:
Joshua’s house was different. His was a tin-roofed rectangular building standing quite distinctly by itself on the ridge. The tin roof was already decaying and let in rain freely, so on top of the roof could be seen little scraps of sacking that covered the very bad parts. The building, standing so distinctly and defiantly, was perhaps an indication that the isolation of Makuyu from the rest of the world was being broken down (28).
2. Discuss the irony of Joshua’s tirade against Mugo wa Kibiro on p. 29.
3. What is Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s purpose in mentioning Christmas and the initiation rites in the same sentence on p. 30?
4. What is the significance of Joshua’s view of himself as someone who would lead the people out of Egypt and to the Promised Land? (pg. )
5. Why does Joshua beat Miriamu? (pg. )
6. Why are the people of the ridges growing angry at Joshua? (pg. )
Chapter 8
1. Discuss Miriamu’s inner conflict. (pg. )
2. As you read this chapter, be alert to the harsh verbs Ngugi uses to describe Joshua’s interactions with his family members. Three of these are:
A.
B.
C.
3. Why does Joshua say, “From that day Muthoni ceased to exist for him” and, “Let her go back to Egypt. He, Joshua, would travel, on, on to the new Jerusalem”? (pg. )
Chapter 9
1. Chege believes, on page 38, that there are ways other than taking up guns, to beat the white man. What, do you think, is he referring to? (pg. )
2. What is the significance of Waiyaki’s reluctance at the ceremonial dance? (pg. )
3. List three details that describe the initiation ceremony.
A.
B.
C.
4. Why does Muthoni’s rebellion have a great impact on Waiyaki? (pg. )
Chapter 10
1. Explain the symbolism of the mist covering the ridges.
2. What does the river symbolize in this first paragraph?
3. What is the significance of the blood sinking into the soil?
Chapter 11
1. What is the significance of the following quotation: “Waiyaki…..tell Nyambura I see Jesus. And I am a woman, beautiful in the tribe….” (53).
2. How does Chege see Muthoni’s death? Why is he worried? (pg. )
3. How is the death perceived at Siriana? (pg. )
4. Why does Livingstone believe that Muthoni's death means "the war was now on"? (pg. )
The River Between Study Guide #2
Use your book to write brief responses to the following questions. Include a page number reference next to each response. (30 points)
Chapter 6
1. Why does Nyambura feel guilty for thinking about circumcision? Use direct quotes in your response. (pg. )
2. Why does Muthoni feel distraught? (pg. )
3. Why does Muthoni feel that her father’s ideas about circumcision are hypocritical? (pg. )
4. Again, Ngugi wa Thiong’o uses foreshadowing. What is the bad omen, and what does it tell us? (pg. )
Chapter 7
1. Discuss the symbolism used in the following passage:
Joshua’s house was different. His was a tin-roofed rectangular building standing quite distinctly by itself on the ridge. The tin roof was already decaying and let in rain freely, so on top of the roof could be seen little scraps of sacking that covered the very bad parts. The building, standing so distinctly and defiantly, was perhaps an indication that the isolation of Makuyu from the rest of the world was being broken down (28).
2. Discuss the irony of Joshua’s tirade against Mugo wa Kibiro on p. 29.
3. What is Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s purpose in mentioning Christmas and the initiation rites in the same sentence on p. 30?
4. What is the significance of Joshua’s view of himself as someone who would lead the people out of Egypt and to the Promised Land? (pg. )
5. Why does Joshua beat Miriamu? (pg. )
6. Why are the people of the ridges growing angry at Joshua? (pg. )
Chapter 8
1. Discuss Miriamu’s inner conflict. (pg. )
2. As you read this chapter, be alert to the harsh verbs Ngugi uses to describe Joshua’s interactions with his family members. Three of these are:
A.
B.
C.
3. Why does Joshua say, “From that day Muthoni ceased to exist for him” and, “Let her go back to Egypt. He, Joshua, would travel, on, on to the new Jerusalem”? (pg. )
Chapter 9
1. Chege believes, on page 38, that there are ways other than taking up guns, to beat the white man. What, do you think, is he referring to? (pg. )
2. What is the significance of Waiyaki’s reluctance at the ceremonial dance? (pg. )
3. List three details that describe the initiation ceremony.
A.
B.
C.
4. Why does Muthoni’s rebellion have a great impact on Waiyaki? (pg. )
Chapter 10
1. Explain the symbolism of the mist covering the ridges.
2. What does the river symbolize in this first paragraph?
3. What is the significance of the blood sinking into the soil?
Chapter 11
1. What is the significance of the following quotation: “Waiyaki…..tell Nyambura I see Jesus. And I am a woman, beautiful in the tribe….” (53).
2. How does Chege see Muthoni’s death? Why is he worried? (pg. )
3. How is the death perceived at Siriana? (pg. )
4. Why does Livingstone believe that Muthoni's death means "the war was now on"? (pg. )
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Judgment Tales of the Nkudo in Congo
What Do You Think?
Retold By: Jan Knappert
1. Deaf and Blind: Two men lived together in a house. One deaf, the other was blind. Over the years they learned to communicate with each other. One night Blind woke is companion. He had heard war drum and knew it was time they fled into the forest. Led by deaf, who knew his way, they escaped the onslaught of a terrible enemy.
In the forest, Blind heard coughing. So he signaled to his companion Deaf. “Go and find the woman that I hear coughing, not far in that direction,” he directed, pointing to where he had heard the cough.
So deaf found the woman. After he brought her back, both men decided that they wanted to marry he woman. Deaf argued; “If I had not been able to find my way anywhere in the forest, we would have been lost and never found this woman. I may marry her.”
Is he right?
2. Doctor, driver, and messenger: A man had a daughter who was gravely ill. Indeed, she was dying. He said: “The one who saves her may marry her.”
A messenger went to the doctor. He ran all night, for the doctor lived far away, and told the doctor about the dying girl. A driver was found who could drive the doctor in his car to the patient. They arrived just in time. The doctor applied his medicine, and the girl was saved from the jaws of death.
She was a very beautiful woman. Each of the three men- the doctor, the driver, and the messenger- wanted to marry her. Each claimed that without his
3. Ifambe and his wives: Ifambe had two wives. The first wife hoed a plot of land and planted sugarcane, which grew abundantly. The second wife also wanted her own garden. She cut down the undergrowth not far from their villages. She then asked their husband to do the heavy cutting for her.
So, one morning he took his ax and went to her plot to chop down the big trees. Now this young wife brought his neither food nor even a pot of beer for his lunch. So, after working for several hours in the hot sun, he decided to go and cut some sugarcane on the plantation of his first wife. As he was approaching the canes, he surprised a poor man who was stealing some of the crop.
The owner raised his machete, ready to kill the intruder. “Don not kill me! I will be your slave!” cried the thief.
So Ifambe took him prisoner and brought him home. But Ifambe’s first wife claimed the man as her property, saying: “He must be my slave. He was found on my land and stealing my crops. Ifambe went to eat my sugarcane because no one brought him food and that is how he came
“Not so,” said the second wife. “Ifambe was working for me at the time. He would not have been there at all if I had not asked him to do that job for me. So the slave belongs to me.”
So Ifambe brought the matter before the council of elders. Who do you think wins the case?
4. The ring: A man had three servants. He also had a ring of great value. One day the man was deceived by his wife; she made him drunk and ran away with the ring to her own village. The first servant, Rat, followed her and bit her finger. He got the ring of, swallowed it, and ran away. But Rat was killed on the way home.
The second servant, Hawk, went in search of Rat and found him. He carried Rat’s body as far as the river, but, as he was making his crossing, the river’s strong current carried Rat’s corpse downstream. There it was eaten by fish.
Many days later the third servant, went to fish in the river. He caught a fish, brought it home, and cut it open to prepare it for cooking. There in the stomach of the fish, was his master’s ring!
Of course the ring’s was very happy. They all lived on for many years until eventually the owner died. He had no children, so his servants were to inherit from him. Hawk and Cat disputed with each other over the possession of the ring, each claiming that without his efforts the ring would have been lost. Who should win?
5. The disputed pig: There was once a man who had three wives. One day he went out into the forest to hint. He speared a wild boar, but it did not die immediately. Instead it charged and wounded him. Both hunter and hunted lay dying.
At that same time- it was during the heat of the day- the first wife had a dream. In it, she saw her husband lying dead. She woke up and told her two co wives to come and find their husband, great misfortune must have happened.
The second wife was an expert at trail finding. She could detect from the minutest of traces- a broken twig, a crumpled leaf- if man or beast had passed through the forest. She led her co wives straight to the spot where their husband lay dying from the wounds caused by the boar’s tusks.
Now the third wife was an expert at medicines. She bandaged his wounds and rubbed the powder of life into his nose. He sneezed, woke up, and felt himself healthy again. He immediately finished off the boar.
The three wives disputed with each other the right to the boar’s meat. Each wife claimed that, without her help, their husband would now be dead. Which wife has the greatest claim?
6. The three wives: A certain man had three wives. Together, they went into the forest to pick fruits. They found a tree, and the man climbed into it. Alas! A branch snapped and he fell, breaking an arm. There he lay, as if dead. One wife said: “Now that he is dead I must go back to our village and look after our children.”
The second wife said: “I don’t want to live without our husband. I am going to drown myself in the river.” Away she went, mad with grief.
The third wife said: “I don’t want to go anywhere. I will stay with our husband until I die.”
On her way to the river the second wife met a merchant who said: “What’s the matter, why are you crying?”
She told what had happened. He said: “I am a doctor. I will cure your husband. But I will have one of you as my wife.”
He went with her and treated the husband. When the latter was cured, the doctor demanded one of his wives. Which of his three wives should the man give to the doctor?
7. Njela the murderer: Njela was employed by a man had a very beautiful daughter. Njela fell in love with her, but she refused him. He was furious and killed her. He then fled to his mother and asked one of his friends what to do. The friend said: “Behave like a madman.”
So Njela went back to his employer, but instead of working he giggled, cried, and rolled in the mud. His employer said: “This man does not know what he is doing.”
So, instead of accusing Njela of murder, the employer sent him to a doctor. The doctor “cured” Njela, and the murderer went back to his mother’s house. Then his friend paid a call. “If it had not been for me,” said the friend, “you would now be in prison therefore, pay me for my useful advice.”
“No,” said Njela. “I helped myself. If I had not killed someone, you would not have had that wisdom. You spoke only a few words. I rescued myself.”
Who is right?
8. The arrow: A certain man had three wives. The first wife went to see her parents and came back with an iron-tipped arrow as a present for her husband. Some days later the second wife went to see her parents. She came back with a well-carved bow as a present. The third wife went home to her parents and returned with a tough, flexible bowstring.
The husband fitted the bowstring to the bow, took the arrow, and went out into the forest to hunt. He saw an antelope, took aim carefully, and shot it through the heart. When he brought it home, his first wife said: “That animal is for me. Without my arrow you could never have shot it.”
The second wife said: “That animal is for me. Without my bow it would still be alive.”
The third wife said: “Without my bowstring the arrow could not have flown. The game belongs to me.”
Who is right?
9. Who may marry Etona: Three young men wooed Etona. When the first one arrived at her house, she gave his a chair to sit on. Nothing else. There he sat until it was time to go. Soon, the second suitor arrived. Etona cooked a meal for him, but he had to eat it standing up, for she gave him no chair on which to sit. When he had finished eating, it was time to go. Then the third young man arrived. By the time the sun had set, so Etona showed him to a bed where he could sleep. There he lay down, comfortable but alone and hungry.
Which of the three men will Etona marry?
10. Lomboto’s two sons: A man called Lomboto, the mayor of a village, married a woman called Bolumbu. They had no children. So after several years, Lomboto married a second wife called Mbongela.
Within a year, Mbongela gave birth to a son whom they called Ilondo. A year later Bolumbu also had a son, whom they called Inongo. They boys grew up and became men.
Their father grew old and finally died. After the funeral, the people came to Ilondo to pay him homage as the next chief. Inongo argued that he was the son of the senior wife, and therefore he should succeed his father.
Who is right?
11. To cross a river: Our final puzzle is a dilemma that reminds us that the Nkundo do live in a world dominated not only by the forest and its animals but by a great river, the Congo.
A man wished to cross a river by boat. He brought a cabbage and a goat for his wife. He also had a leopard that he caught sleeping. Now the boat was so small that he could not take more than one thing on board for the crossing. If he takes the cabbage first and leaves the two animals behind, the leopard will eat the goat. If he takes the leopard first, the goat will eat the cabbage. How will he cross the river?
Retold By: Jan Knappert
1. Deaf and Blind: Two men lived together in a house. One deaf, the other was blind. Over the years they learned to communicate with each other. One night Blind woke is companion. He had heard war drum and knew it was time they fled into the forest. Led by deaf, who knew his way, they escaped the onslaught of a terrible enemy.
In the forest, Blind heard coughing. So he signaled to his companion Deaf. “Go and find the woman that I hear coughing, not far in that direction,” he directed, pointing to where he had heard the cough.
So deaf found the woman. After he brought her back, both men decided that they wanted to marry he woman. Deaf argued; “If I had not been able to find my way anywhere in the forest, we would have been lost and never found this woman. I may marry her.”
Is he right?
2. Doctor, driver, and messenger: A man had a daughter who was gravely ill. Indeed, she was dying. He said: “The one who saves her may marry her.”
A messenger went to the doctor. He ran all night, for the doctor lived far away, and told the doctor about the dying girl. A driver was found who could drive the doctor in his car to the patient. They arrived just in time. The doctor applied his medicine, and the girl was saved from the jaws of death.
She was a very beautiful woman. Each of the three men- the doctor, the driver, and the messenger- wanted to marry her. Each claimed that without his
3. Ifambe and his wives: Ifambe had two wives. The first wife hoed a plot of land and planted sugarcane, which grew abundantly. The second wife also wanted her own garden. She cut down the undergrowth not far from their villages. She then asked their husband to do the heavy cutting for her.
So, one morning he took his ax and went to her plot to chop down the big trees. Now this young wife brought his neither food nor even a pot of beer for his lunch. So, after working for several hours in the hot sun, he decided to go and cut some sugarcane on the plantation of his first wife. As he was approaching the canes, he surprised a poor man who was stealing some of the crop.
The owner raised his machete, ready to kill the intruder. “Don not kill me! I will be your slave!” cried the thief.
So Ifambe took him prisoner and brought him home. But Ifambe’s first wife claimed the man as her property, saying: “He must be my slave. He was found on my land and stealing my crops. Ifambe went to eat my sugarcane because no one brought him food and that is how he came
“Not so,” said the second wife. “Ifambe was working for me at the time. He would not have been there at all if I had not asked him to do that job for me. So the slave belongs to me.”
So Ifambe brought the matter before the council of elders. Who do you think wins the case?
4. The ring: A man had three servants. He also had a ring of great value. One day the man was deceived by his wife; she made him drunk and ran away with the ring to her own village. The first servant, Rat, followed her and bit her finger. He got the ring of, swallowed it, and ran away. But Rat was killed on the way home.
The second servant, Hawk, went in search of Rat and found him. He carried Rat’s body as far as the river, but, as he was making his crossing, the river’s strong current carried Rat’s corpse downstream. There it was eaten by fish.
Many days later the third servant, went to fish in the river. He caught a fish, brought it home, and cut it open to prepare it for cooking. There in the stomach of the fish, was his master’s ring!
Of course the ring’s was very happy. They all lived on for many years until eventually the owner died. He had no children, so his servants were to inherit from him. Hawk and Cat disputed with each other over the possession of the ring, each claiming that without his efforts the ring would have been lost. Who should win?
5. The disputed pig: There was once a man who had three wives. One day he went out into the forest to hint. He speared a wild boar, but it did not die immediately. Instead it charged and wounded him. Both hunter and hunted lay dying.
At that same time- it was during the heat of the day- the first wife had a dream. In it, she saw her husband lying dead. She woke up and told her two co wives to come and find their husband, great misfortune must have happened.
The second wife was an expert at trail finding. She could detect from the minutest of traces- a broken twig, a crumpled leaf- if man or beast had passed through the forest. She led her co wives straight to the spot where their husband lay dying from the wounds caused by the boar’s tusks.
Now the third wife was an expert at medicines. She bandaged his wounds and rubbed the powder of life into his nose. He sneezed, woke up, and felt himself healthy again. He immediately finished off the boar.
The three wives disputed with each other the right to the boar’s meat. Each wife claimed that, without her help, their husband would now be dead. Which wife has the greatest claim?
6. The three wives: A certain man had three wives. Together, they went into the forest to pick fruits. They found a tree, and the man climbed into it. Alas! A branch snapped and he fell, breaking an arm. There he lay, as if dead. One wife said: “Now that he is dead I must go back to our village and look after our children.”
The second wife said: “I don’t want to live without our husband. I am going to drown myself in the river.” Away she went, mad with grief.
The third wife said: “I don’t want to go anywhere. I will stay with our husband until I die.”
On her way to the river the second wife met a merchant who said: “What’s the matter, why are you crying?”
She told what had happened. He said: “I am a doctor. I will cure your husband. But I will have one of you as my wife.”
He went with her and treated the husband. When the latter was cured, the doctor demanded one of his wives. Which of his three wives should the man give to the doctor?
7. Njela the murderer: Njela was employed by a man had a very beautiful daughter. Njela fell in love with her, but she refused him. He was furious and killed her. He then fled to his mother and asked one of his friends what to do. The friend said: “Behave like a madman.”
So Njela went back to his employer, but instead of working he giggled, cried, and rolled in the mud. His employer said: “This man does not know what he is doing.”
So, instead of accusing Njela of murder, the employer sent him to a doctor. The doctor “cured” Njela, and the murderer went back to his mother’s house. Then his friend paid a call. “If it had not been for me,” said the friend, “you would now be in prison therefore, pay me for my useful advice.”
“No,” said Njela. “I helped myself. If I had not killed someone, you would not have had that wisdom. You spoke only a few words. I rescued myself.”
Who is right?
8. The arrow: A certain man had three wives. The first wife went to see her parents and came back with an iron-tipped arrow as a present for her husband. Some days later the second wife went to see her parents. She came back with a well-carved bow as a present. The third wife went home to her parents and returned with a tough, flexible bowstring.
The husband fitted the bowstring to the bow, took the arrow, and went out into the forest to hunt. He saw an antelope, took aim carefully, and shot it through the heart. When he brought it home, his first wife said: “That animal is for me. Without my arrow you could never have shot it.”
The second wife said: “That animal is for me. Without my bow it would still be alive.”
The third wife said: “Without my bowstring the arrow could not have flown. The game belongs to me.”
Who is right?
9. Who may marry Etona: Three young men wooed Etona. When the first one arrived at her house, she gave his a chair to sit on. Nothing else. There he sat until it was time to go. Soon, the second suitor arrived. Etona cooked a meal for him, but he had to eat it standing up, for she gave him no chair on which to sit. When he had finished eating, it was time to go. Then the third young man arrived. By the time the sun had set, so Etona showed him to a bed where he could sleep. There he lay down, comfortable but alone and hungry.
Which of the three men will Etona marry?
10. Lomboto’s two sons: A man called Lomboto, the mayor of a village, married a woman called Bolumbu. They had no children. So after several years, Lomboto married a second wife called Mbongela.
Within a year, Mbongela gave birth to a son whom they called Ilondo. A year later Bolumbu also had a son, whom they called Inongo. They boys grew up and became men.
Their father grew old and finally died. After the funeral, the people came to Ilondo to pay him homage as the next chief. Inongo argued that he was the son of the senior wife, and therefore he should succeed his father.
Who is right?
11. To cross a river: Our final puzzle is a dilemma that reminds us that the Nkundo do live in a world dominated not only by the forest and its animals but by a great river, the Congo.
A man wished to cross a river by boat. He brought a cabbage and a goat for his wife. He also had a leopard that he caught sleeping. Now the boat was so small that he could not take more than one thing on board for the crossing. If he takes the cabbage first and leaves the two animals behind, the leopard will eat the goat. If he takes the leopard first, the goat will eat the cabbage. How will he cross the river?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Kenay Vocab Day 3 and 4
Kenya Vocabulary
Day 3
New Words:
vehemence tremulous obstinate enigmatic beseech
Walking in Waiyaki’s Shoes
What could be worse than bearing the burden of being named the savior of your people? How about being unsure whether you’re the savior or not?! Poor Waiyaki. It seems far, far worse to have an enigmatic prophecy than a clear one. Wouldn’t you have beseeched Chege to tell you whether the prophecy was referring to you or not? If Chege had obstinately refused, you could have stubbornly kept asking until he finally broke down and told you. If the prophecy had indeed meant you, you would have the backing of the all your people. You’d have the courage to speak out with vehemence in support of your ideas. In your powerful presence, the voices of your enemies would become tremulous and weak. And, even if the prophecy had meant someone else, you would gain courage and strength from the hope that another savior would soon come. As Pascal once said, “Clarity of the mind means clarity of passion, too.”
Sample sentences: Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in their correct form (change endings if necessary) in these sentences:
1. With a ____________________ voice, Makesha timidly told her son that she felt worried about him.
2. She drove off and I was left there, dumbfounded. I knew that one day I’d grasp how I’d grown from going through all this, but in the moment, the lessons were completely __________ to me.
3. “Please, please, please can we keep him???” Derek and Josie ____________ their parents imploringly. “We promise we’ll take good care of him and take him on walks every day!”
4. The preacher spoke passionately and with great __________________ about what would happen to the members of his congregation if they indulged in sinful behavior at the dance that weekend.
5. My sister can be so ____________________ against being told what to do that, rather than simply cleaning her room when my parents ask her to, she will choose to complain about the smell and how she can’t find anything!
Definitions: Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
6. vehemence ___ a. stubborn: tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious
unwillingness to yield
7. tremulous ___ b. not clear to the understanding
8. obstinate ___ c. intensity or forcefulness of expression
9. enigmatic ___ d. to ask for or request earnestly
10.beseech ___ e. quavering: (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
Today’s Homophones - Please write two sentences for each homophone using the word correctly.
Sight – an instance of visual perception
Cite – mention, make reference to, quote or refer to
Site – the piece of land on which something is located
Kenya Vocabulary
Day 4
New Words:
beset augur renounce depose alienate
Nayambura
She knew it was a bad omen at the time, but how could Nayambura have known that Muthoni dropping her water barrel would augur such horrible consequences for her sister, heartbreak for her family, trouble between the ridges, and conflict among her people? If you were in her shoes what would you do? Would you choose to stand by your father and your religion or would you renounce them and return to traditional customs? Both paths seem heavily beset with tough choices and very real dangers. If you remain Christian and the Gikuyu people attempt to depose the missionaries, who now have the most power in the region, you will mostly likely become a target of attack. If you choose tradition, you will alienate yourself from the only family you have left and will have to face the initiation ceremony that was directly involved in your sister’s death.
Sample sentences: Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in their correct form (change endings if necessary) in these sentences:
1. My brother is continually __________________ romance, but it never lasts. It seems like as just as soon as he’s finished saying, “I want to die old and alone!” he has a crush on someone new.
2. The road was __________________ with trouble; it seemed at every turn we encountered a new obstacle.
3. In the movie Mean Girls, Cady Heron, a new girl in school, uses all sorts of mean tactics to try to ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬____________ Regina George, the reigning "popular girl" and leader of “The Plastics.”
4. The woman looked down at the tarot cards on the table and sighed ominously. “This card,” she finally said, pointing to one depicting a stormy sea, “______________________ troubled times ahead. “
5. Some people say that the reason Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime was because his rude behavior _____________________ so many possible friends and customers.
Definitions: Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
6. beset ___ a. to serve as an omen of; foretell
7. augur ___ b. to remove from office or power
8. renounce ___ c. to cause to become unfriendly or hostile; estrange
9. depose ___ d. to reject; disown
10. alienate ___ e. to attack from all sides; to trouble persistently; harass
Today’s Homophone - Please write two sentences for each homophone using the word correctly.
Aloud – using the voice
Allowed – permitted
Day 3
New Words:
vehemence tremulous obstinate enigmatic beseech
Walking in Waiyaki’s Shoes
What could be worse than bearing the burden of being named the savior of your people? How about being unsure whether you’re the savior or not?! Poor Waiyaki. It seems far, far worse to have an enigmatic prophecy than a clear one. Wouldn’t you have beseeched Chege to tell you whether the prophecy was referring to you or not? If Chege had obstinately refused, you could have stubbornly kept asking until he finally broke down and told you. If the prophecy had indeed meant you, you would have the backing of the all your people. You’d have the courage to speak out with vehemence in support of your ideas. In your powerful presence, the voices of your enemies would become tremulous and weak. And, even if the prophecy had meant someone else, you would gain courage and strength from the hope that another savior would soon come. As Pascal once said, “Clarity of the mind means clarity of passion, too.”
Sample sentences: Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in their correct form (change endings if necessary) in these sentences:
1. With a ____________________ voice, Makesha timidly told her son that she felt worried about him.
2. She drove off and I was left there, dumbfounded. I knew that one day I’d grasp how I’d grown from going through all this, but in the moment, the lessons were completely __________ to me.
3. “Please, please, please can we keep him???” Derek and Josie ____________ their parents imploringly. “We promise we’ll take good care of him and take him on walks every day!”
4. The preacher spoke passionately and with great __________________ about what would happen to the members of his congregation if they indulged in sinful behavior at the dance that weekend.
5. My sister can be so ____________________ against being told what to do that, rather than simply cleaning her room when my parents ask her to, she will choose to complain about the smell and how she can’t find anything!
Definitions: Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
6. vehemence ___ a. stubborn: tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious
unwillingness to yield
7. tremulous ___ b. not clear to the understanding
8. obstinate ___ c. intensity or forcefulness of expression
9. enigmatic ___ d. to ask for or request earnestly
10.beseech ___ e. quavering: (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
Today’s Homophones - Please write two sentences for each homophone using the word correctly.
Sight – an instance of visual perception
Cite – mention, make reference to, quote or refer to
Site – the piece of land on which something is located
Kenya Vocabulary
Day 4
New Words:
beset augur renounce depose alienate
Nayambura
She knew it was a bad omen at the time, but how could Nayambura have known that Muthoni dropping her water barrel would augur such horrible consequences for her sister, heartbreak for her family, trouble between the ridges, and conflict among her people? If you were in her shoes what would you do? Would you choose to stand by your father and your religion or would you renounce them and return to traditional customs? Both paths seem heavily beset with tough choices and very real dangers. If you remain Christian and the Gikuyu people attempt to depose the missionaries, who now have the most power in the region, you will mostly likely become a target of attack. If you choose tradition, you will alienate yourself from the only family you have left and will have to face the initiation ceremony that was directly involved in your sister’s death.
Sample sentences: Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in their correct form (change endings if necessary) in these sentences:
1. My brother is continually __________________ romance, but it never lasts. It seems like as just as soon as he’s finished saying, “I want to die old and alone!” he has a crush on someone new.
2. The road was __________________ with trouble; it seemed at every turn we encountered a new obstacle.
3. In the movie Mean Girls, Cady Heron, a new girl in school, uses all sorts of mean tactics to try to ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬____________ Regina George, the reigning "popular girl" and leader of “The Plastics.”
4. The woman looked down at the tarot cards on the table and sighed ominously. “This card,” she finally said, pointing to one depicting a stormy sea, “______________________ troubled times ahead. “
5. Some people say that the reason Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime was because his rude behavior _____________________ so many possible friends and customers.
Definitions: Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
6. beset ___ a. to serve as an omen of; foretell
7. augur ___ b. to remove from office or power
8. renounce ___ c. to cause to become unfriendly or hostile; estrange
9. depose ___ d. to reject; disown
10. alienate ___ e. to attack from all sides; to trouble persistently; harass
Today’s Homophone - Please write two sentences for each homophone using the word correctly.
Aloud – using the voice
Allowed – permitted
Nyambura Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Nyambura
I am the daughter of Joshua. I am quiet and have long dark hair. I want to please my father and believe like he does, but his beliefs are like the white man’s and do not leave room for our tribal traditions. I am close to my younger sister, but I am afraid for her. She is strong-willed and wants things that our father would not approve. Even though my father hates Waiyaki, I am in love with him.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: Your sister is thinking about running away from home because of your strict father. How will he advise her?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Nyambura
I am the daughter of Joshua. I am quiet and have long dark hair. I want to please my father and believe like he does, but his beliefs are like the white man’s and do not leave room for our tribal traditions. I am close to my younger sister, but I am afraid for her. She is strong-willed and wants things that our father would not approve. Even though my father hates Waiyaki, I am in love with him.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: Your sister is thinking about running away from home because of your strict father. How will he advise her?
Muthoni Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Muthoni
I am Joshua’s daughter and the younger sister of Nyambura. I want to be a woman…. a real woman in the ways of our tribe. I have embraced the white man’s faith, but I believe in tribal customs. The white man’s God does not quite satisfy what I believe about the world. I am torn between tradition and Christianity.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: How might you make peace with your desires to embrace both Tribal tradition and Chrisitanity?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Muthoni
I am Joshua’s daughter and the younger sister of Nyambura. I want to be a woman…. a real woman in the ways of our tribe. I have embraced the white man’s faith, but I believe in tribal customs. The white man’s God does not quite satisfy what I believe about the world. I am torn between tradition and Christianity.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: How might you make peace with your desires to embrace both Tribal tradition and Chrisitanity?
Miriamu Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Miriamu
I am a peace-loving person. I am trying to be a good obedient Christian wife to Joshua, but he asks me to reject my daughter because he thinks she is following Satan. My heart is breaking. Inside of me, the true Gikuyu woman is sleeping.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: Will you find the courage to stand up to your husband?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Miriamu
I am a peace-loving person. I am trying to be a good obedient Christian wife to Joshua, but he asks me to reject my daughter because he thinks she is following Satan. My heart is breaking. Inside of me, the true Gikuyu woman is sleeping.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: Will you find the courage to stand up to your husband?
Livingstone Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Livingstone
I am a white man. I am a missionary. I have brought the word of God to Joshua’s village. I was disgusted by their suggestive dances and traditional rituals. They needed to see the light that Jesus offers them. Joshua now continues to spread the word….he continues my work. I occasionally visit the hills to give new life and energy to my followers.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: You have been invited to a tribal ceremony, would you accept the ceremony?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Livingstone
I am a white man. I am a missionary. I have brought the word of God to Joshua’s village. I was disgusted by their suggestive dances and traditional rituals. They needed to see the light that Jesus offers them. Joshua now continues to spread the word….he continues my work. I occasionally visit the hills to give new life and energy to my followers.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: You have been invited to a tribal ceremony, would you accept the ceremony?
Kinuthia Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Kabonyi
I converted to Christianity. I see Waiyaki as a boy with silly ideas. I broke away from tradition and then changed my mind. I want my son to be a leader more than anything. I am jealous of Waiyaki and the respect he receives from our people. I want that respect. I will rid my tribe of the white man’s ways and restore the purity of wisdom from our old ways.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: You want your son to become the next leader of the tribe. Would you go so far as to commit violence to make this happen?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Kabonyi
I converted to Christianity. I see Waiyaki as a boy with silly ideas. I broke away from tradition and then changed my mind. I want my son to be a leader more than anything. I am jealous of Waiyaki and the respect he receives from our people. I want that respect. I will rid my tribe of the white man’s ways and restore the purity of wisdom from our old ways.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: You want your son to become the next leader of the tribe. Would you go so far as to commit violence to make this happen?
Kamau Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Kabonyi
I converted to Christianity. I see Waiyaki as a boy with silly ideas. I broke away from tradition and then changed my mind. I want my son to be a leader more than anything. I am jealous of Waiyaki and the respect he receives from our people. I want that respect. I will rid my tribe of the white man’s ways and restore the purity of wisdom from our old ways.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: You want your son to become the next leader of the tribe. Would you go so far as to commit violence to make this happen?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Kabonyi
I converted to Christianity. I see Waiyaki as a boy with silly ideas. I broke away from tradition and then changed my mind. I want my son to be a leader more than anything. I am jealous of Waiyaki and the respect he receives from our people. I want that respect. I will rid my tribe of the white man’s ways and restore the purity of wisdom from our old ways.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: You want your son to become the next leader of the tribe. Would you go so far as to commit violence to make this happen?
Kabonyi Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Kabonyi
I converted to Christianity. I see Waiyaki as a boy with silly ideas. I broke away from tradition and then changed my mind. I want my son to be a leader more than anything. I am jealous of Waiyaki and the respect he receives from our people. I want that respect. I will rid my tribe of the white man’s ways and restore the purity of wisdom from our old ways.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: You want your son to become the next leader of the tribe. Would you go so far as to commit violence to make this happen?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Kabonyi
I converted to Christianity. I see Waiyaki as a boy with silly ideas. I broke away from tradition and then changed my mind. I want my son to be a leader more than anything. I am jealous of Waiyaki and the respect he receives from our people. I want that respect. I will rid my tribe of the white man’s ways and restore the purity of wisdom from our old ways.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: You want your son to become the next leader of the tribe. Would you go so far as to commit violence to make this happen?
Joshua Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Joshua
I am a powerful man. My words are the words of the Christian God. I bring the possibility of salvation to these heathen savages. I carry on the work of God that Livingstone started in my village. I speak in sharp ringing tones of power and knowledge. I was one of the first people of my village to be converted to the new faith when I learned to read and write with the white man’s help. I have realized the ignorance of my people and I feel the depth and darkness in which they live. I love my daughter, Nyambura, but she is pulling away from me.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: There has been a rumor that your daughter has participated in a tribal ceremony. How would you deal with the situation?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Joshua
I am a powerful man. My words are the words of the Christian God. I bring the possibility of salvation to these heathen savages. I carry on the work of God that Livingstone started in my village. I speak in sharp ringing tones of power and knowledge. I was one of the first people of my village to be converted to the new faith when I learned to read and write with the white man’s help. I have realized the ignorance of my people and I feel the depth and darkness in which they live. I love my daughter, Nyambura, but she is pulling away from me.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: There has been a rumor that your daughter has participated in a tribal ceremony. How would you deal with the situation?
Chege Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Chege
I am the father of Waiyaki. I am a descendant of our tribal ancestors. It has been my duty to prepare my son for his role as a leader of our people. I am a well-known elder. Some people in my village say I have the gift of magic. Others say that I am a seer of the future. Our tribal god, Murungu, spoke to me in a dream. He told me of the white man and what will come of our people. I will tell what appeared o me in my dream….this is my responsibility and my calling, but the people may not ehar me.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: There is an opening at the new Christian hill school. Will you enroll you son Waiyaki?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Chege
I am the father of Waiyaki. I am a descendant of our tribal ancestors. It has been my duty to prepare my son for his role as a leader of our people. I am a well-known elder. Some people in my village say I have the gift of magic. Others say that I am a seer of the future. Our tribal god, Murungu, spoke to me in a dream. He told me of the white man and what will come of our people. I will tell what appeared o me in my dream….this is my responsibility and my calling, but the people may not ehar me.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: There is an opening at the new Christian hill school. Will you enroll you son Waiyaki?
Waiyaki Character Sheet
Name:________________________
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Waiyaki
I am the main character, and I grow from a boy into a man during this story. I believe I am a chosen leader for my people. They call me “The Teacher”. However, I am torn between the traditional ways of my people and the magic of the white man. My eyes are what I often use instead of words to communicate. Some people have said that I have the eyes of my father….they remain young as I grow older. I am in love with Nyambura, a girl from the village across the river. Her father hates me.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: Nyambura has invited you to a church social. Will you go?
Invitation:
You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.
Specific Instructions
1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.
Waiyaki
I am the main character, and I grow from a boy into a man during this story. I believe I am a chosen leader for my people. They call me “The Teacher”. However, I am torn between the traditional ways of my people and the magic of the white man. My eyes are what I often use instead of words to communicate. Some people have said that I have the eyes of my father….they remain young as I grow older. I am in love with Nyambura, a girl from the village across the river. Her father hates me.
2. Name tag
Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.
3. Brief Prediction
As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!
Q: Nyambura has invited you to a church social. Will you go?
Friday, February 5, 2010
Kenay Vocab Day 1 and 2
Kenya Vocabulary Name:____________________
Day 1
New Words:
sojourn homage resounding prostrate trudge
Candy Mountain
One of my favorite things to do, at least once a year in my dreams, is sojourn at the base of Candy Mountain with my friend “Charlie the Unicorn”. Although the path to get there is quite far and I often find myself trudging across the magical bridge, it is well worth the trip. As soon as I can view its sweet deliciousness I pay homage by sacrificing a candy cane. I then prostrate myself before the giant fountain of chocolate. If I am not too full after drinking from in the stream I climb to the gumdrop top and let out a resounding yelp of joy! Candy Mountain! Candy Mountain!
Sample sentences: Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in their correct form (change endings if necessary) in these sentences:
1. Charlie the unicorn loved to ______________ in the meadow filled with butterflies and daisies.
2. The students paid ___________ to their teacher by always bringing him flowers.
3. After the marathon, we still had to ------_____________ across the parking lot to drive home.
4. The man was lying _______________ before the king as he asked him a favor.
5. The ______________ echo moved through the entire canyon and called all the people out of their houses.
Definitions: Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
6. sojourn ___ a. respect paid or rendered
7. homage ___ b. a temporary stay
8. resounding ___ c. to walk laboriously or wearily
9. prostrate ___ d. (1)impressively complete (2.) utterly loud
10. trudge ___ e. lying face down on the ground, as in token of humility,
submission, or adoration.
Swahili Lesson
Jambo = Hello
Kwa Heri = Godbye
Kenya Vocabulary Name:____________________
Day 2
New Words:
Bewilder smolder incessant staunch injunction
Kenya Digit!!
Lions!! Need I say more!! Before you hear me incessantly rave about the amazing wildlife Kenya has within its borders, let me tell you more about Kenya’s culture. Home to countless cultures and ethnic groups, Kenya will bewilder and amaze you with the vastness of its diversity. In addition, think of the landscape! Can you imagine sitting beneath a starry sky as dinner smolders in the fire and the sound of elephants resound in the background? As a staunch friend of wildlife, culture, and beauty, I must insist that you visit Kenya. Think of it as an injunction!! Book your plane ticket today.
Sample sentences: Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in their correct form (change endings if necessary) in these sentences:
1. The confusing math exam left me in a ________________ state.
2. The judge declared an ______________ on the striking airline pilots and forced them to return to work.
3. The student was a _____________ critic of the new no-sugar policy. He protested against it every lunch hour with picket signs.
4. Crickets kept me awake all of last night with their ______________ chirping.
5. The jealous opponent’s anger ______________ all year long as he plotted his revenge.
Definitions: Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
6. bewilder ___ a. to exist in a suppressed state
7. smolder ___ b. to confuse or puzzle
8. incessant ___ c. strong, steadfast, loyal
9. staunch ___ d. a command or order
10. injunction ___ e. continuing without interruption
Swahili Lesson
Hujambo? How do you do?
Njembe Fine
Day 1
New Words:
sojourn homage resounding prostrate trudge
Candy Mountain
One of my favorite things to do, at least once a year in my dreams, is sojourn at the base of Candy Mountain with my friend “Charlie the Unicorn”. Although the path to get there is quite far and I often find myself trudging across the magical bridge, it is well worth the trip. As soon as I can view its sweet deliciousness I pay homage by sacrificing a candy cane. I then prostrate myself before the giant fountain of chocolate. If I am not too full after drinking from in the stream I climb to the gumdrop top and let out a resounding yelp of joy! Candy Mountain! Candy Mountain!
Sample sentences: Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in their correct form (change endings if necessary) in these sentences:
1. Charlie the unicorn loved to ______________ in the meadow filled with butterflies and daisies.
2. The students paid ___________ to their teacher by always bringing him flowers.
3. After the marathon, we still had to ------_____________ across the parking lot to drive home.
4. The man was lying _______________ before the king as he asked him a favor.
5. The ______________ echo moved through the entire canyon and called all the people out of their houses.
Definitions: Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
6. sojourn ___ a. respect paid or rendered
7. homage ___ b. a temporary stay
8. resounding ___ c. to walk laboriously or wearily
9. prostrate ___ d. (1)impressively complete (2.) utterly loud
10. trudge ___ e. lying face down on the ground, as in token of humility,
submission, or adoration.
Swahili Lesson
Jambo = Hello
Kwa Heri = Godbye
Kenya Vocabulary Name:____________________
Day 2
New Words:
Bewilder smolder incessant staunch injunction
Kenya Digit!!
Lions!! Need I say more!! Before you hear me incessantly rave about the amazing wildlife Kenya has within its borders, let me tell you more about Kenya’s culture. Home to countless cultures and ethnic groups, Kenya will bewilder and amaze you with the vastness of its diversity. In addition, think of the landscape! Can you imagine sitting beneath a starry sky as dinner smolders in the fire and the sound of elephants resound in the background? As a staunch friend of wildlife, culture, and beauty, I must insist that you visit Kenya. Think of it as an injunction!! Book your plane ticket today.
Sample sentences: Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in their correct form (change endings if necessary) in these sentences:
1. The confusing math exam left me in a ________________ state.
2. The judge declared an ______________ on the striking airline pilots and forced them to return to work.
3. The student was a _____________ critic of the new no-sugar policy. He protested against it every lunch hour with picket signs.
4. Crickets kept me awake all of last night with their ______________ chirping.
5. The jealous opponent’s anger ______________ all year long as he plotted his revenge.
Definitions: Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
6. bewilder ___ a. to exist in a suppressed state
7. smolder ___ b. to confuse or puzzle
8. incessant ___ c. strong, steadfast, loyal
9. staunch ___ d. a command or order
10. injunction ___ e. continuing without interruption
Swahili Lesson
Hujambo? How do you do?
Njembe Fine
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