THINGS FALL APART Novel Study

This comprehensive and engaging Things Fall Apart novel study unit is designed to make teaching Chinua Achebe’s masterpiece easy and effective. It includes a ready-to-use student booklet and a teacher’s plan, saving you valuable time and effort in preparing your lessons.

*Ideal for students in Australia and other regions studying Things Fall Apart in class.
*Perfect for students aged 14-17 years, this resource offers a thorough exploration of the novel’s themes, characters, and major events.

What is Things Fall Apart About?
Things Fall Apart tells the story of Okonkwo, a respected leader in the Igbo community whose life begins to unravel after an accidental killing leads to his exile. Upon returning from banishment, Okonkwo finds his village transformed by the influence of British colonization. His futile attempts to resist the erosion of Igbo traditions by British political and religious forces ultimately lead to a tragic end. This powerful novel provides critical insights into the impact of colonialism and the clash of cultures.

What’s Included in the Student Booklet:

• Webquest task on Chinua Achebe, the author
• Character file templates to explore key figures in the novel
• In-depth analysis of the setting and cultural context
• Comprehension questions (with answers) exploring themes, character development, and major events
• Creative writing tasks to help students engage with the novel’s ideas
• Pages dedicated to analyzing themes, symbols, and language techniques
• Observing the text: Big Ideas discussion pages
• Essay planning and structure guides
• Interview and presentation tasks to deepen student understanding
• Bonus: A sample teacher’s unit plan for structured, effective lesson delivery

This resource is ideal for preparing students for text analysis and essay writing, and pairs perfectly with my Text Response Essay Writing Unit available in my store.

Everything you need to teach Things Fall Apart with ease – ready to go!

What’s Included:

• 48-page Student Booklet for Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
  *Sample Teacher Plan
  *Answer Keys for Comprehension Questions

Make teaching Things Fall Apart simple and effective with this comprehensive, ready-to-use resource.