Chinua Achebe
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Biography and Background
Chinua Achebe
Biography and related information about the novel and about Nigeria.
Chinua Achebe
Biography.
Chinua Achebe
Literary criticism from the Internet Public Library.
An Evening with Chinua Achebe
The U. S. Library of Congress arranged a celebration of both Achebe's birthday and the 50-year anniversary of the publication of Things Fall Apart. After opening pleasantries, Achebe begins speaking about 16 minutes in, commenting on the novel and reading from it. The entire video webcast runs 72 minutes.
Leslie Dodson: Don't misrepresent Africa
In this TED talk, researcher/reporter Dodson explores the complexity and ethics of explaining situations in Africa to the rest of the world. A good piece to introduce Achebe's essay, "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's Heart of Darkness". Length: 11:25.
Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart
Several reading resources to support the novel, including an anticipation guide, a guided imagery activity, a KWHL chart, and more. Adobe Reader required for access.
Chinua Achebe: Things Fall Apart
A copy of Yeats's poem "The Second Coming," an overview of the novel, and excellent chapter-by-chapter discussion questions.
Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart: Oral and Literary Strategies
The three lessons at this site explore the historical context of the novel, the literary context in contrast to other writers, and linguistic and literary strategies used.
Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart: Teaching Through the Novel
The three lessons at this site include mapping changes in African countries, telling stories from different perspectives, and comparing and contrasting views of Africa from different writers, such as Joseph Conrad.
"The Second Coming"
The text of poem by William Butler Yeats from which the novel's title is drawn.
Things Fall Apart
This reading group guide includes 18 discussion questions. Follow the link to a biography of Achebe.
Things Fall Apart
Dialogues, notes and analysis, links to related resources, and teaching suggestions.
Things Fall Apart
Book-club-style discussion questions.
Things Fall Apart: Reader's Group Companion
Summary and a wide variety of discussion questions, divided into categories.
Things Fall Apart Teacher's Guide
Extensive commentary followed by discussion questions or writing prompts that explore almost every aspect of the novel.
Village of Umuofia
This interactive site asks students to take on traditional roles and participate in village life. Be sure to click on "Information for Teachers."
Vocabulary from Things Fall Apart. Definitions and the word in context of the novel.
The WordSmith Prompts
Chapter-by-chapter journal/discussion questions, postreading essay prompts designed for AP/IB students.
World Book Club
Follow the link to listen to author Chinua Achebe discussing Things Fall Apart.
Other Works
Cross-Cultural Poetics
Achebe reads from his Collected Poems in this podcast.
"Civil Peace"
Writing prompt and assessment rubric. Access requires MS-Word or compatible application.
"Dead Men's Path"
What would Michael Obi's job evaluation look like? This handout challenges students to write it. Access requires MS-Word or compatible application.
"An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's Heart of Darkness"
In this essay Achebe explores the racist elements in Conrad and in contemporary society.
Chinua Achebe, "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's Heart of Darkness" (1975)
Critical commentary on Achebe's essay.
