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1.4.1 Intensive Reading: Trickster Narratives
English · Grade 7 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Features of a trickster narrative: opening, characters, the trick, result, moral
- Kenyan oral literature: hare (Sungura), hyena, ogre (Zimwi)
- Character traits and moral lessons linked to personal responsibility
What you will be able to do
- identify the main events in trickster narratives
- analyse the characters in narratives
- appreciate the importance of trickster narratives in the inculcation of values
Key questions
“Why would we listen to trickster narratives?”
Lessons
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What a trickster narrative is
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizA trickster tale turns on a clever plan, often by the hare, against a stronger or greedier character.
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Characters, morals and retelling
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName character traits, state the moral, and retell the tale so the trick stays clear.