Africa Independence Movements R.A.F.T
SS7H1 The student will analyze continuity and change in Africa leading to the 21st century.
b. Explain how nationalism led to the independence in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
RoleWho are you as the writer? / Audience
To whom are you writing? / Format
What form will the writing take? / Topic
What’s the subject or point of your writing?
Native Nigerian farmer forced off his/her land by British colonial powers / British colonial governor / Petition / Why Nigeria should have independence
Kenyan soldier who fought for the British in WWII / Former army buddy / Letter / Why Kenya should have independence
A leader of the Pan-African movement / Africans and their descendants spread all over the world / Speech / Why Africans and their descendants should unite to fight for the whole continent’s freedom
Native South African diamond miner / Your personal diary / Journal Entry / Why you want independence for South Africa
British colonial governor of Nigeria / British King / Letter / Why the British should control Nigeria
Assignment Traits
Accuracy
How correct is your information? Is it fully supported by the text and/or history? / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Comments:
Perspective
Do you stay in role? How effective are you at performing your role and convincing the audience that Africa should be independent? / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Comments:
Focus
Do you stay to assigned format? Do you fully satisfy the chosen topic with numerous details and examples? / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Comments: MUST use & explain these vocab words – nationalism, pan-Africanism, colonialism or colony, independence, and natural resources; MUST explain how the colonial political boundaries (country borders) affected the Africans
GRADE: (based on levels attained for each criteria) TOTAL ______out of 20 = ______
Assessment guide
5 = Exceptional
4 = Effective
3 = Developing
2 = Emerging
1 = Not Yet
R.A.F.T. Assignment Assessment and Feedback Rubric
PETITION FORMAT
Written in first and second person – I, me, we, us, myself, ourselves, you
Date (make it from the time period you are writing about)
Paragraph 1 - Statement of problem:Describe the problem (colonialism), give results of the problem (ex.natural resources, political boundaries), and reasons why Africans deserve independence (othernegative results of colonialism, WWII, etc.).
Paragraph 2 - Propose Solution:Explain how the solution (independence, nationalism, Pan-Africanism) solves the problem (colonialism). Explain how the solution can be carried out.
Paragraph 3 - Picture Results:Verbally picture for the audience what their future will be like if they do or don’t accept your solution. Describe using vivid, concrete imagery.
Paragraph 4 - Describe Action:State exactly what you want the audience to do after reading or signing your petition. Give clear instructions, including contact names and numbers, if appropriate. Add an inducement (one more reason). Write a memorable closing remark that motivates the audience to act out your solution.
Signatures (must collect 15)
JOURNAL FORMAT
Written in first person – I, me, we, us
Date (make it from the time period you are writing about)
Dear Diary/Journal,
Paragraph 1- Problem: Describe the problem (colonialism), give results of problem (ex. natural resources, political boundaries), and reasons why you deserve independence (othernegative results of colonialism, WWII, etc.)
Paragraph 2 - Solution:Explain how the solution (independence, nationalism, Pan-Africanism) solves the problem (colonialism). Explain how you can carry out the solution.
Paragraph 3 – Results:Verbally picture what your future will be like if you were to get independence. Describe using vivid, concrete imagery.
Paragraph 4 - Action - State exactly what you will do or want other people to do. Add an inducement (one more reason). Write a memorable closing remark that motivates you to act out your solution.
Your signature
PERSAUASIVE SPEECH
A persuasive speech is given to encourage audience members to believe something that you want to prove is true, to change a belief that they currently have, or to take action on a policy or behavior. You want them to believe you and take your side. You must convince them using CONCRETE EVIDENCE from sources to back up your own opinions. Your opinions are not enough, because you may not be an expert.
Try to appeal to your audience’s sense of reason and to their emotions.
Title
(Give your speech a catchy title)
Paragraph 1 – Introduction:Write a hook (ideas which pulls on an audience’s emotions, causing them to feel fear, pity, courage, patriotism, etc.) & about the main idea of the speech (independence, nationalism, Pan-Africanism)
Paragraph 2 – Problem: Describe the problem (colonialism), give results of the problem (ex.natural resources, political boundaries),and reasons why Africans deserve independence (othernegative results of colonialism, WWII, etc.).
Paragraph 3 – Solution: Explain how the solution (independence, nationalism, Pan-Africanism) solves the problem (colonialism). Explain how the solution can be carried out.
Paragraph 4 – Results: Verbally picture for the audience what their future will be like if they do or don’t accept your solution. Describe using vivid, concrete imagery.
Paragraph 5 – Action:State exactly what you want the audience to do after hearing your speech. Give clear instructions, including contact names and numbers, if appropriate. Add an inducement (one more reason). Write a memorable closing remark that motivates the audience to act out your solution.
LETTER FORMAT
(Heading)
Street address
City, state, country
Date
(from the time period you are writing about)
(Greeting)
Dear (name of reader),
Paragraph 1 – Introduction:This part is intended to get the person to want to continue reading and to give the person an idea as to why you're writing. You would usually start out talking about the person to whom you're sending the letter (it's polite). Then you might want to give some ideas which pulls on your reader’s emotions, causing them to feel fear, pity, courage, patriotism, etc.. Then you state the main idea of the letter (independence, nationalism, Pan-Africanism).
Paragraph 2 – Problem: Describe the problem (colonialism). Give results of the problem (ex.natural resources, political boundaries). Describereasons why Africans deserve independence (negative results of colonialism, WWII, etc.)
Paragraph 3 – Solution: Explain how the solution (independence, nationalism, Pan-Africanism) solves the problem (colonialism). Explain how the solution can be carried out.
Paragraph 4 – Results: Verbally picture for your reader what your future will be like if you gain independence. Describe using vivid, concrete imagery.
Paragraph 5 – Action: State exactly what you want your reader to do after reading your letter. Give clear instructions, including contact names and numbers, if appropriate. Add an inducement (one more reason). Write amemorable closing remark that motivates your reader to act out your solution.
(Closing)
Yours Truly,
(Signature goes here; usually in cursive)
Your name printed