Medieval West Africa - "The Story of Sundiata" - Article, Power Point, Assess.

The illustrated Article and Power Point, "The Story of Sundiata" is an engaging story of the life-altering journey a disabled boy, named Sundiata, undertakes to become a great warrior and eventual ruler of the Empire of Mali. The story, "The Lion King" has many parallels to this story. Ideal for Venn Diagram, T Square, and/or discussion groups. The Story of Sundiata makes a perfect cross-curriculum and/or extension lesson. Great for a discussion centered on whether a griot is a storyteller or historian first and foremost ... or.... does one lead to the other. Activities, and Assessments included.

Lesson includes:

- 5-Page Illustrated Story + Pronunciation Guide

- 40-Slide Power Point Presentation

- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key

- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers)

- Scaffolded Paragraph Activity + Scoring Rubric

- "Sundiata Exit Review"

- Chart: "Those Who Helped"

- "Support from Text" Guide

- "Sundiata Crossword" + Crossword Key

- Reflective Writing Activity: "3-2-1"

- Visuals

- Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram - "Sundiata / Lion King"

- Activity: Four Takeaways"

- Black and White Printables

- Maps

- No Prep

- Lesson Duration: 1 - 2 hrs. depending on what is used

Can be used as: Classwork / Homework, Distance Learning, Sub Plan

California State History-Social Science Content Standards Addressed: 7.4.5

Store: The Medieval World and Early Modern Times

Link to my Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Medieval-World-And-Early-Modern-Times