Entry Task: What are the major issues that several African countries face? In your opinion, what issue needs the most attention and

effort in being resolved?

Objective: •The students will be able to identify, describe and analyze various challenges faced by several African countries.

Issues in Africa: 1.List 3 details you

see in this photograph.

2.How does this photograph make you feel?

3.What problem does this photograph reveal?

Challenges: •Poverty •Literacy (Education)

Interactive Notebook: •Title = Poverty & Literacy •Right Side = Africa in Crisis Article

Africa in Crisis

Challenge Options: 1.) The Importance of Education 2.) World Connections3.) Ethiopia: More Than Poverty

Learning Tasks: 1.) Read the challenge article you selected. 2.) Highlight & make notes as you read with your group. 3.) Answer the questions in complete sentences.