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Columbus in Chains

Key Stage 3, English, Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid

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Columbus in Chains

In this lesson, we will see how Annie questions her school curriculum and challenges the colonial narratives imposed upon her.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these is NOT a rule for Annie?

Don't play with marbles.Don't talk to boys.Don't eat guava fruit.Don't be friends with the Red Girl.

1/5

Q2.Which of these words best describes Annie as she grows up?

HeadstrongTediousShyObedient

2/5

Q3.Which of these items does Annie hide underneath the house?

MarblesHandbagsFeathersShoes

3/5

Q4.Which of these words means 'independence'?

StubbornBildungsromanDeterminingAutonomy

4/5

Q5.Which of these books CAN'T be described as a bildungsroman?

To Kill A MockingbirdDraculaAnnie JohnJane Eyre

5/5

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these is NOT a rule for Annie?

Don't play with marbles.Don't talk to boys.Don't eat guava fruit.Don't be friends with the Red Girl.

1/5

Q2.Which of these words best describes Annie as she grows up?

HeadstrongTediousShyObedient

2/5

Q3.Which of these items does Annie hide underneath the house?

MarblesHandbagsFeathersShoes

3/5

Q4.Which of these words means 'independence'?

StubbornBildungsromanDeterminingAutonomy

4/5

Q5.Which of these books CAN'T be described as a bildungsroman?

To Kill A MockingbirdDraculaAnnie JohnJane Eyre

5/5

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Columbus in Chains:

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Q1.How is Christopher Columbus shown in the picture in Annie's history text book?

He is climbing a tree.He is tied up.He is laughing.He is looking at a map.

1/6

Q2.Which word best describes Annie's attitude towards Columbus?

She thinks he is a hero.She is critical of him.She is uninterested by him.She likes him.

2/6

Q3.Which character considers Columbus heroic?

Annie's motherMiss NelsonThe Red GirlMiss Edward

3/6

Q4.Which word means 'argued about or debated'

ExploitationColonialismControversialCommemorate

4/6

Q5.Which word means 'celebrate someone or something'?

ExploitationColonialismControversialCommemorate

5/6

Q6.Which word means 'taking control over another's territory, usually for profit'?

ExploitationColonialismControversialCommemorate

6/6

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Quiz:

Columbus in Chains:

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.How is Christopher Columbus shown in the picture in Annie's history text book?

He is climbing a tree.He is tied up.He is laughing.He is looking at a map.

1/6

Q2.Which word best describes Annie's attitude towards Columbus?

She thinks he is a hero.She is critical of him.She is uninterested by him.She likes him.

2/6

Q3.Which character considers Columbus heroic?

Annie's motherMiss NelsonThe Red GirlMiss Edward

3/6

Q4.Which word means 'argued about or debated'

ExploitationColonialismControversialCommemorate

4/6

Q5.Which word means 'celebrate someone or something'?

ExploitationColonialismControversialCommemorate

5/6

Q6.Which word means 'taking control over another's territory, usually for profit'?

ExploitationColonialismControversialCommemorate

6/6

Lesson summary: Columbus in Chains

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