Exploring Culture and Sci-Fi: Binti and Future Africa
Exploring Culture and Sci-Fi: Binti and Future Africa
Learning objective
Lesson duration is: 60 minItems in this lesson
Exploring Culture and Sci-Fi: Binti and Future Africa
Learning objective
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will summarize the first pages of Binti, understand key concepts from the Himba tribe, and use verb phrases.
Introduction to Binti
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor is a sci-fi novel that explores African culture and identity.
Course Theme
The course will explore sci-fi stories that imagine a future Africa.
TED Talk: Nnedi Okorafor
Watch Okorafor’s TED Talk to understand her vision of a future Africa.
Reading Strategy: Summarizing
Learn to summarize by identifying key points and main ideas.
Word Knowledge: Pariah
Pariah: An outcast. Used to describe someone rejected by society.
World Knowledge: Himba Tribe
The Himba are indigenous people of Namibia, known for their otjize.
World Knowledge: Otjize
Otjize: A red paste used by the Himba for skin care and cultural identity.
Disciplinary Knowledge: 5W Summary
Who, What, When, Where, Why: A strategy to summarize text effectively.
Language Builder: Verb Phrases
Verb phrases: Combinations of verbs and auxiliary verbs that add meaning.
Assessment Task
Write a summary paragraph of Binti’s first five pages, highlighting verb phrases.
Read Binti, p. 13–20
Continue reading Binti, focusing on understanding the text and themes.
5W Summary on p. 20
Write a 5W Summary in the margin of page 20.
Reflection and Discussion
Reflect on the lesson and discuss insights gained about African sci-fi.
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.
