Things Fall Apart Playlist Project Notes

Standards

  • RL.9-10.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis.
  • RL.9-10.3: Analyze how complex characters develop.
  • W.9-10.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis.

Project Overview

The project involves creating a playlist for Okonkwo, the protagonist in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, with one song per topic, accompanied by explanations for each song choice.

Project Requirements

  1. Song Selection: Choose songs that align with the given topics related to Okonkwo's character and experiences.
  2. Explanations: Provide a minimum of three complete sentences explaining why each song was chosen. The explanations should describe:
    • Why Okonkwo would like the song (if it affirms his beliefs and values) or
    • Why Okonkwo needs to hear the song (if it challenges his negative behaviors and inspires change).
  3. Content Restrictions: Songs must not contain offensive language or slurs; profanity is permitted with redaction (e.g., using symbols or dashes).

Brainstorming Topics

  1. Topic #1: Masculinity
    • Song:
    • Artist:
  2. Topic #2: Fiery Temper
    • Song:
    • Artist:
  3. Topic #3: Saying Sorry
    • Song:
    • Artist:
  4. Topic #4: Hurtful Husband
    • Song:
    • Artist:
  5. Topic #5: Dad Disappoints
    • Song:
    • Artist:

Honors Topics

  1. Topic #6: Vulnerability
    • Song:
    • Artist:
  2. Topic #7: Fear of Failure
    • Song:
    • Artist: