10 週黑人文學－治療者（11-16 歲）

Hi learners! In this 10 week class, we will dive deep into one of the greatest African authors' works, The Healers by Ayi Kwei Armah. This novel is a great challenge for middle-high schoolers and is a MUST read. Please be advised that there are sensitive topics and themes in this novel-see parental advisory section. Throughout this course, learners will work on improving reading comprehension, critical thinking, analytical skills, and writing skills. 

Each week learners must read independently and take notes to prepare for class sessions. It is extremely important for students to be caught up on reading and prepared for each class. All English Language Arts activities will be done during class and can be completed independently if not finished during session. Instruction will focus on reading strategies, note taking strategies, discussion, writing prompts, and some creative projects. Students may be shown short clips that expand on that week's reading, or presented with visual aids to further the subject matter. Discussion is key, so learners should be ready to talk and engage with their peers the majority of each session. Discussions will always include topics from the previous week's homework. Parents are encouraged to read this book with your child, as it is integral to the canon of African historical fiction and novels. Each asynchronous reading ranges from about 20-45 pages depending on the section. 

Please note****learners will begin reading DURING class #1, no need to read prior to entering week 1****
Session breakdown:

Week 1: Introduction-Part One
In class-subsection 1 reading together; 5 reading strategies
HW: finish the rest of Part One ending on pg. 45

Week 2: Measures, Standards of Excellence, and Competition
In class-discussion of Part One; mini challenges & discussion of measuring standards & purpose of competition
HW: read Part Two ending on pg. 71

Week 3: Funerals in African tradition
In class-clip of African funeral traditions-writing prompt & discussion; How to create discussion questions
HW: Part Three-1. The Inspirers ending on pg. 101; prepare 3 questions

Week 4: Getting all your Selves in order
In class-create mini flipbooks looking into African conceptions of self; discussion of multi-cultural descriptions of self
HW: Part Three-2. Change ending on pg. 126

Week 5: Maat versus Isfet (Kemetic/Ancient Egyptian concepts of good and evil)
In class-venn diagram of Maat & Isfet (need colors and paper); discussion of the role of the healer
HW: Part Four -5. The Woman ending on pg. 170

Week 6: Accidents as explained by Eshu, Legba, and Anansi 
In class-discussion of accidents in African myth; read Part Four 6. The Voyage on the Sacred River aloud
HW: Part Five ending on pg. 217

Week 7: Dreams
In class-creation of dream journal spreadsheet (how to use google sheets demo) and notes on the spirit in African myth
HW: complete the dream journal for each day of the week; Part Six -2. The Kings ending on pg. 248

Week 8: Values
In class-discuss final project options; Value assessment writing prompt
HW: Part Six 3. Encounter-Part Seven 2. Omens ending on pg. 297

Week 9: Complementary forces
In class-video clips on complements, discussion of complementary relationships
HW: Part Seven 2. Omens -4. Witch Hunt ending on pg. 336

Week 10: Final Project Presentations
In class-read aloud Part Seven 5. Confrontation-end of book; final project presentations