Title African Traditional and Oral Literature as Pedagogical Tools an Content Area Classrooms K-12 / edited by Lewis Asimeng-Boahene, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg and Michael Baffoe, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Published Charlotte, NC : Information Age Pub., Inc., [2014]

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Description 1 online resource Contents 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 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 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 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 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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Print version record Subject African literature -- Study and teaching Folk literature, African -- Study and teaching Oral tradition -- Africa Pedagogical content knowledge. LITERARY CRITICISM -- European -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh. Pedagogical content knowledge Oral tradition African literature -- Study and teaching Africa Form Electronic book Author Asimeng-Boahene, Lewis, editor Baffoe, Michael, editor ISBN 9781623965402 1623965403

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