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  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Asimeng-Boahene and Michael Baffoe
  • Concluding Thoughts
  • References
  • Considering the Functions and Forms of African Traditional and Oral Literat ure
  • Introduction
  • Challenges in Collecting and Preserving African Folklore
  • Functions and Forms of Folklore: A Framework to Discuss African Oral Literature
  • African Folklore Classified by Function and Form
  • African Oral and Traditional Literature as a Pedagogical Tool
  • Skill Development
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Childrenâ€?s Books Cited
  • What â€?s in a Singing Game?Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • The Language of Play Lore
  • Orature in Play Lore
  • Range of Ghanaian Singing Games and Contexts for Studying African Literature
  • Context, Content, and Communication
  • Context, Content, and Communication
  • Context, Content, and Communication
  • The Literacy Curriculum
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Celebrati ng African Oral Literat ure through Poetry
  • Review of Literature
  • Reading Poetry
  • Writing Poetry
  • Infusing Poetry
  • Nikki Grimes
  • Nikki Giovanni
  • Appendix A
  • Recommended Poetry Books by African American PoetsAppendix B
  • Suggested Poetry Websites
  • References
  • Recognizing African Music as a Powerful Pedagogical Tool in Classroom Setti ngs
  • Introduction
  • African Music
  • Characteristics of African Music
  • Types of African Music
  • Functions of African Music
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Reasons for Using African Music in the Classroom
  • Sample Activities of Using Music as a Teaching Tool
  • Conclusion
  • Internet Resources
  • References
  • Bringing Literacy to Life
  • Introduction
  • Act Oneâ€?A Teacherâ€?s Dramatic Tale“I Believeâ€?â€?Constructing Literacy Awareness Through Drama
  • Act Oneâ€?Scene One
  • From Biography to Childrenâ€?s Literature to Creative Autobiography
  • Constructing Thematic Assignments
  • Act Oneâ€?Scene Two
  • From Autobiographies and Artifacts to Role Play and Speeches
  • Liberatedâ€?. The “Creative Autobiographyâ€?
  • Act Oneâ€?Scene Three
  • From Classroom Assignments to Dramatic Production
  • “I Believeâ€?â€?The Plot
  • Act Oneâ€?Scene Four
  • In Her Words: Hairstonâ€?s Constructive Reflection on Lifelong LessonsAct Twoâ€?Scene One
  • From Practice to Teacher Candidates Dramatic Reflections of Literacy
  • Bringing Books to Life
  • Act Twoâ€?Scene Two
  • Lesson Plans in Actionâ€?Artifacts and Dramatic Presentations
  • Thematic Reflections
  • Act Twoâ€?Scene Three
  • In Her Words: Wilsonâ€?s Constructive Reflection on Lifelong Lessons
  • Act Threeâ€?Scene One
  • From Continuity of Learning to Thematic Reflections
  • Appendix: Selected Childrenâ€?s Websites
  • References