AFRICAN CHILD Eku McGred

a e
1. Able to talk easily and
effectively about things
especially difficult subjects
a r t i c u la t e
1. Able to talk easily and
effectively about things
especially difficult subjects
 t i v
2. to become very successful
or very strong and healthy
t h r i v e

2. to become very successful

or very strong and healthy
d d
3. to get rid of
something
d i s c a rd
3. to get rid of
something
W l i m
K m k am a
4. a boy with big dreams who
built a windmill from junkyard
scraps in order to help feed his
village
Wi l l i am
K am kw amb a
4. a boy with big dreams who
built a windmill from junkyard
scraps in order to help feed his
village
p e n l
5. having or showing the
capacity to become or
develop into something in
the future.
p o t e n t i a l
5. having or showing the
capacity to become or
develop into something in
the future.
 I am an African child
Born with a skin the colour of
chocolate
Bright, brilliant and articulate
Strong and bold; I’m gifted
Talented enough to be the best
I am an African child
 Often the target of pity
My future is not confined to charity
Give me the gift of a lifetime;
Give me a dream, a door of
opportunity;
I will thrive
I am an African child
Do not hide my fault
show me my wrong
I am like any other;
Teach me to dream
And I will become
I am an African child
 I am the son, daughter of the soil
Rich in texture and content
Full of potential for a better tomorrow
Teach me discipline, teach me character,
teach me hard work
Teach me to think like the star within me
I am an African child
 I can be extra-ordinary
call me William Kamkwamba the Inventor;
Give me a library with books
Give me a scrap yard and discarded electronics
Give me a broken bicycle;
Plus the freedom to be me
And I will build you a wind mill
I am an African child
 We are the new generation
Not afraid to be us
Uniquely gifted, black and talented
Shining like the stars we are
We are the children of Africa
Making the best of us
Yes! I am an African child
 The assigned groupings for
segmented reading
Group 1: First stanza
Group 2: Second stanza
Group 3: Third stanza
Group 4: Fourth stanza
Group 5: Fifth stanza
All: sixth stanza
FIRST STANZA

The first stanza of the poem shows how

confident the African child is. Their
physical appearance speaks volume on
their pride. They are also proud of
their skin colors and went on to detail
how beautiful and talented they are.
SECOND STANZA
The second stanza of the poem describes how the
world perceives them. Often, because of their skin
and way of living, they are the subject of
discrimination, especially among white people.
However, despite this, they feel that they shouldn't
be subjected to pity and instead, they should
receive equal opportunities with other people. That
way, they can show that they can thrive and be
successful as well in achieving their dreams.
THIRD STANZA

The third stanza shows their willingness to

learn and improve as a person. Similar to
other kids, they want people to show them
their mistakes so that they can do
something to improve them.
FOURTH STANZA

In the fourth stanza, they relate

themselves to the beauty of the
earth. It shows their eagerness to
learn and be disciplined.
FIFTH STANZA
The fifth stanza speaks of
how inventive and creative
they can be. It lists the
possible things that they can
do.
SIXTH STANZA
sixth and last stanza shows how
they can be the hope of their
nation and of this world. The
speaker is, after all, a child of
Africa.
Pretend that your group is
composed of African teenagers.
Make a letter of appeal to the
government asking it to provide
you a better future.
LINK IT!
Your task is to use the freedom of speech to spread positivity and utilize social
media platform as a way to promote equality . Write a post on your timeline
with your own hashtag.
HOW WILL YOUR PERFORMANCE BE
Trait Criteria

1 2 3 4

Collaboration: The members never The members sometimes The members worked The members always
Did everyone contribute worked from others’ worked from others’ from others’ ideas most worked from others’
to the presentation? ideas. It seems as though ideas. However, it seems of the time. And it seems ideas. It was evident
only a few people as though certain people like everybody did some that all of the group
worked on the did not do as much work work but only some members contributed
presentation. as others. people are carrying the equally to the
presentation. presentation.
Organization: The presentation lacked There were minimal signs The presentation had The presentation was
Was the presentation of organization and had of organization of organized ideas but well organized, well
well organized and a little evidence of preparation. could have been much prepared and easy to
easy to follow? presentation. stronger with better follow.
preparation.
Presentation: Presenters were Presenters were not Presenters were Presenters were all very
Did the presenters unconfident and consistent with the level occasionally confident confident in delivery
speak clearly? Did they demonstrated little of confidence/ with their presentation and they did an
engage the audience? evidence of planning preparedness. however the excellent job of
prior to presentation presentation was not engaging the class.
engaging as it could Preparation is very