Group up in pairs or the one you sit next to, and discuss the questions on the last page of the story.
- What is Nnaemeka's problem?
- Why doesn't Nene think there is a problem?
- Tell about Nnaemeka's father. What is his view of marriage?
- How does his father react when Nnaemeka marries Nene?
- Tell about the ending of the story. How does the old man fell? Why does he change his mind?
After answering the questions your task is to make a summary of the text.
As homework for Friday you have to write a letter from the father to Nnaemeka, where he expresses his new found feelings and how he would like their relationship to evolve in the future.
You can begin on your homework if you are done with the questions and the summary before the lesson is over.
Extra task:
Anissa found this site called "Marry Our Daughter". Look at the quotes and answer these questions.
- What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you read this?
- Why do the parents do it?
