SDENG3J
Assignment 2 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: 21 July 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
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, OPTION A: INTENSIVE READING OF POETRY
ACTIVITY 1: PRE-TEACHING ACTIVITY
Grade: 11
Resources: Chalkboard, poem printed on handouts, speaker/audio clip of poem
recitation, short quote cards, African map poster.
Duration: 15 minutes
One lesson outcome (SMART):
Learners will be able to discuss and explain the themes of identity, oppression, and
African pride by linking personal and historical context to the poem "Africa My Africa"
through guided pre-reading discussion.
Activity description (Justify relevance and describe the activity):
The teacher begins by showing learners a map of Africa and asking them: “What
images or ideas come to mind when you think of Africa as a homeland?” Learners
are invited to share keywords verbally. The teacher then writes these on the board in
a ―mind map‖ format (e.g., heritage, struggle, ancestors, colonisation, slavery,
culture, pride). This engages speaking and listening skills.
Next, learners are divided into pairs and given short quote cards with lines from the
poem, e.g.:
“Africa my Africa”
“Your beautiful black blood”
“That tree there… grows again”
Each pair reads their quote and discusses what it might mean and how it makes
them feel. This encourages reading and thinking critically about language use,
before full exposure to the text. Pairs share their interpretations aloud. The teacher
explains that these lines are taken from David Diop‘s “Africa My Africa”, written
during a time of African political awakening, and that the class will explore the
poem‘s message of resistance and identity.
Varsity Cube 2025 +27 81 278 3372
Assignment 2 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: 21 July 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, OPTION A: INTENSIVE READING OF POETRY
ACTIVITY 1: PRE-TEACHING ACTIVITY
Grade: 11
Resources: Chalkboard, poem printed on handouts, speaker/audio clip of poem
recitation, short quote cards, African map poster.
Duration: 15 minutes
One lesson outcome (SMART):
Learners will be able to discuss and explain the themes of identity, oppression, and
African pride by linking personal and historical context to the poem "Africa My Africa"
through guided pre-reading discussion.
Activity description (Justify relevance and describe the activity):
The teacher begins by showing learners a map of Africa and asking them: “What
images or ideas come to mind when you think of Africa as a homeland?” Learners
are invited to share keywords verbally. The teacher then writes these on the board in
a ―mind map‖ format (e.g., heritage, struggle, ancestors, colonisation, slavery,
culture, pride). This engages speaking and listening skills.
Next, learners are divided into pairs and given short quote cards with lines from the
poem, e.g.:
“Africa my Africa”
“Your beautiful black blood”
“That tree there… grows again”
Each pair reads their quote and discusses what it might mean and how it makes
them feel. This encourages reading and thinking critically about language use,
before full exposure to the text. Pairs share their interpretations aloud. The teacher
explains that these lines are taken from David Diop‘s “Africa My Africa”, written
during a time of African political awakening, and that the class will explore the
poem‘s message of resistance and identity.
Varsity Cube 2025 +27 81 278 3372
