Exploring Genres: Afro-Futurism and the World of Binti
Exploring Genres: Afro-Futurism and the World of Binti
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Exploring Genres: Afro-Futurism and the World of Binti
Learning objective
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will summarize the first 5 pages of Binti, understand Afro-Futurism, and use the 5W's strategy.
What do you already know about sci-fi and Afro-Futurism?
Welcome to 'A Journey Through Genres'
Explore various genres this year, starting with Afro-Futurism. Our core text is Binti.
What is Afro-Futurism?
Afro-Futurism blends African culture with technology and sci-fi. It imagines new futures.
TED Talk: Sci-fi Stories
Watch Nnedi Okorafor's TED Talk on imagining a future Africa through sci-fi.
Turn and Talk: Afro-Futurism
Discuss the TED Talk with a partner. What stood out to you?
Introduction to Binti
Binti is a story about a Himba girl who leaves Earth to attend the best university in the galaxy.
Understanding the Himba Tribe
The Himba tribe is known for their red ochre body paint, called otjize.
Vocabulary: Otjize
Otjize is a red paste used by the Himba for skin protection and cultural identity.
Verb Phrases in Binti
Identify key verb phrases: 'set off' and 'come across'.
Reading: Pages 1-5 of Binti
Read the first five pages. Note key events and verb phrases.
The 5W's Strategy
Who, What, When, Where, Why. Use these to summarize Binti.
Stop and Jot: Summarizing Binti
Pause and jot down a brief summary using the 5W's strategy.
Turn and Talk: Sharing Summaries
Share your summary with a partner. Discuss similarities and differences.
Exit Ticket: Summary Paragraph
Write a summary of the first 5 pages. Highlight verb phrases.
Reflection and Questions
Reflect on what you've learned. Any questions about the lesson?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
