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History of Colonialism and Postcolonialism in Nigeria
Kind of Activity:
Individual Writing
Objective:
Students will learn about Nigerian history related to British colonial rule in Nigeria and Nigerian independence and postcolonialism and connect it to the values and lifestyles of the characters in the book.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9
Structure:
In Part 1 of Half of a Yellow Sun, the novel, as a work of historical fiction, represents what Nigeria was like during this period: post-colonialism, the country's newly gained independence from Britain, and the...
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