THINGS FALL APART

by Chinua Achebe

Please adhere to the following reading schedule for the novel, Things Fall Apart. In addition to reading,
complete the writing assignment below.

Date Homework
TH: 3/26 Chapters 1 – 4
F: 3/27 Chapters 5 – 7
M: 3/30 Chapters 8 – 10
T: 3/31 Chapters 11 – 13
W: 4/1 Chapters 14 – 16
TH: 4/2 Chapters 17 – 19
M: 4/13 Chapters 20-22
T: 4/14 Chapters 23-25

For each reading assignment, do the following:

QUOTATIONS Find three significant quotations and copy them down. Cite them appropriately
with an intro clause (speaker) and MLA citation. Be sure to provide some
information about context in your intro clause (do not just say “Okonkwo says,”).

QUESTIONS Ask three questions about the reading: one factual, one inductive, and one analytical
(see mrsEbarvia.com for more information). Then answer the question or explain
why your question is important.

Post one of your questions to the class wiki online.

Format (see reverse)

• Use an MLA heading.

• Use the assigned chapters (e.g. “TFA Chapters 1-4”) as your title.
• Divide your paper using the section headings above.
• Type your assignment and bring it to class with you each day.