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The Griot: Physical Transformation for Inner Growth

Explore how physical changes can signify deeper internal shifts with this lesson on "Sundiata" and the power of appearance to deceive. Engage in story dramatizations, group discussions, and literary analysis to uncover hidden meanings.

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The Griot: Physical Transformation for Inner Growth

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  1. Mr. Verlin South Philadelphia High School December 3, 2012 The griot

  2. Preliminaries • In at least 1 5-sentence paragraph, comment on a time of your life where an outward (physical) transformation lead to an inner one. For example, you notice a friend has a new haircut that looks great. But she seems not only different in appearance, but also in the way she walks and carries herself.

  3. Objectives: • The students will be able to identify the irony in “Sundiata”. • The students will be able to explain why outward appearances are sometimes deceiving. (PA 1.3.A and B) • The students will be able to explain how a physical transformation can symbolize an internal transformation. (PA 1.6.A, B, D and E)

  4. Focus Lesson: The Griot • Literary terms • Griot • Oral tradition • Background: The “Sundiata” story • All-class Story Dramatization • Small Groups: “Retell the Story” map • Gallery Walk

  5. Homework (due next class): • “Reuben and his Selkie-Wife” • Read the story. • Be prepared to explain why the Selkie returned to the sea. • I-Search Project: • Read 10 pages from your book. • Take another 5 QNQs.

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