Lesson Plan - What’s Up, World? Nigeria

Preview the Article
Have students preview the article by studying the headline, map, and photos. Discuss: What do you know about Nigeria from the nonfiction text features? 

Preview the Word to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Word to Know.

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Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about how Nigeria is similar to and different from the United States.

1. What do the kids who participate in the Trashion Show wear? Where do they get the materials?
The kids who take part in the Trashion Show wear clothing made of trash, like plastic bottles and juice packs. They collect these materials from beaches around Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city.
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2. According to the article, what does Zuma Rock symbolize?
According to the article, Zuma Rock symbolizes Nigeria’s strength as a nation.
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3. Based on the article, photos, and captions, what might people do on a visit to Nigeria?
On a visit to Nigeria, people might watch the Trashion Show, see Zuma Rock, glimpse elephants, eat jollof rice, go to a beach, play or watch soccer, and see plains, swamps, mountains, jungles, and deserts.
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FEATURED SKILL: Comparison
Share the skill builder “Comparing Communities” to have students compare and contrast jollof rice or another traditional Nigerian food or drink with one from their own community.
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