Students will locate Africa on globe. Students will cut out 'snake'. Students will hole-punch 'mouth' and lace with string. Why Mosquitos Buzz In Peoples' Ears by Verna Aardema, globe of earth, African artifacts, audio cassette of 'Ladysmith Black Mombazo'. Children will have opportunity for simple computer use as they forward the image on the computer screen while receiving audio descreption of animal characteristics.
Teachers can supplement their knowledge of folklore by visiting the websites.
Spin globe and ask for volunteer to locate Africa. Explain that class will be making a line and patterned snakes like the African animals illustrated in Why Mosquitos Buzz in Peoples' Ears 4. Explain concept of pattern. Read folktale, review specific illustration examples. Demonstrate activity using three shapes and five types of lines.