African Literature

Sudan

While planning a travel itinerary to Sudan, specifically South Sudan, is not yet possible as with our other African countries, it is important to understand the geography and culture of the country to fully empathize with Valentino Achak Deng's flight for freedom. After visiting the CIA's World Fact Book site, please visit this padlet to engage in our "Question Starts" thinking routine. Please view others' questions before exiting.

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History

With independence comes conflict, and South Sudan's Independence Day in 2011 was no exception. Please view the PBS documentary, and visit this padlet to once again pose questions that will naturally arise as we seek to understand Valentino Achak Deng's experiences as a frightened young boy fleeing the attacks on his village. Read others' questions before exiting.

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The Lost Boys of Sudan

It was nothing short of a miracle that many of the "Lost Boys" were able to reach the safety of Kakuma Refugee Camps, and some, the United States. After viewing Part 1 of the 60 Minutes segment on the "Lost Boys," please engage in our "Color, Symbol, Image Thinking Routine" found at this padlet. Please view others' responses before exiting.

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Reflect

The issues revolving around South Sudan's independence are myriad. To make sense of it all, please create a Concept Map of any issue of your choosing that has arisen since we first began learning about Sudan using our "Generate, Sort, Connect, Elaborate Thinking Routine."

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