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1 online resource |
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Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Asimeng-Boahene and Michael Baffoe -- Concluding Thoughts -- References -- Considering the Functions and Forms of African Traditional and Oral Literat ure -- Introduction -- Challenges in Collecting and Preserving African Folklore -- Functions and Forms of Folklore: A Framework to Discuss African Oral Literature -- African Folklore Classified by Function and Form -- African Oral and Traditional Literature as a Pedagogical Tool -- Skill Development -- Conclusion -- References -- Children�s Books Cited |
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What �s in a Singing Game?Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- The Language of Play Lore -- Orature in Play Lore -- Range of Ghanaian Singing Games and Contexts for Studying African Literature -- Context, Content, and Communication -- Context, Content, and Communication -- Context, Content, and Communication -- The Literacy Curriculum -- Conclusion -- References -- Celebrati ng African Oral Literat ure through Poetry -- Review of Literature -- Reading Poetry -- Writing Poetry -- Infusing Poetry -- Nikki Grimes -- Nikki Giovanni -- Appendix A |
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Recommended Poetry Books by African American PoetsAppendix B -- Suggested Poetry Websites -- References -- Recognizing African Music as a Powerful Pedagogical Tool in Classroom Setti ngs -- Introduction -- African Music -- Characteristics of African Music -- Types of African Music -- Functions of African Music -- Theoretical Framework -- Reasons for Using African Music in the Classroom -- Sample Activities of Using Music as a Teaching Tool -- Conclusion -- Internet Resources -- References -- Bringing Literacy to Life -- Introduction |
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Act One�A Teacher�s Dramatic Tale“I Believe��Constructing Literacy Awareness Through Drama -- Act One�Scene One -- From Biography to Children�s Literature to Creative Autobiography -- Constructing Thematic Assignments -- Act One�Scene Two -- From Autobiographies and Artifacts to Role Play and Speeches -- Liberated�. The “Creative Autobiography� -- Act One�Scene Three -- From Classroom Assignments to Dramatic Production -- “I Believe��The Plot -- Act One�Scene Four |
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In Her Words: Hairston�s Constructive Reflection on Lifelong LessonsAct Two�Scene One -- From Practice to Teacher Candidates Dramatic Reflections of Literacy -- Bringing Books to Life -- Act Two�Scene Two -- Lesson Plans in Action�Artifacts and Dramatic Presentations -- Thematic Reflections -- Act Two�Scene Three -- In Her Words: Wilson�s Constructive Reflection on Lifelong Lessons -- Act Three�Scene One -- From Continuity of Learning to Thematic Reflections -- Appendix: Selected Children�s Websites -- References |
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Subject |
African literature -- Study and teaching
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Folk literature, African -- Study and teaching
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Oral tradition -- Africa
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Pedagogical content knowledge.
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- European -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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Pedagogical content knowledge
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Oral tradition
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African literature -- Study and teaching
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Africa
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Asimeng-Boahene, Lewis, editor
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Baffoe, Michael, editor
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ISBN |
9781623965402 |
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1623965403 |
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