a virtual literary safari
As part of our virtual literary safari, you will be exploring the country of
Kenya which serves as the backdrop of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's novel, Weep Not, Child. Please read and view carefully the resources in each section to make your reading of the text that much richer, and to be able to craft a thoughtful response in the reflection portion for each country.
Visit the Magical Kenya website and plan your own visit by choosing one item of interest from the first three drop-down menus: what to do, what to see, places to visit. When finished, go to this padlet and post your choices along with a brief explanation.
Please view the video about President Jomo Kenyatta and his role in helping Kenya achieve her independence from Britain. Upon completion, please go to this padlet to engage in our "Headline" thinking routine.
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a writer, professor, and activist. When you visit his website, please read the lists and descriptions of the novels he wrote, read his biography, and then visit this padlet to connect one of the book descriptions to an event from his past being sure to note specifically how personal experiences might influence our writing.
Writers draw on the rich landscapes of their experiences and imagination often to provide commentary on the human experience. As our final activity for this country, please visit this padlet to engage in our "3-2-1 Bridge Activity."
"Haraka, haraka, haina baraka."
Translation: Haste, haste has no blessing.
Kenyan Proverb