The Author

Luis Bernardo Honwana

Born on November 1942 at Lourenço
Marques Mozambique
Age: 79
Journalist, author, and public official
who was one of Africa’s outstanding
short-story writers, especially known
for his poetically insightful portrayals of
village life in Mozambique.
 Unlocking of Difficulties

1. Baloney- foolish or deceptive talks

2. Bleached- clean and sterilize
3. Clutch- become nervous and
panicked
 OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify the characters of the story.

2. Determine the tone, mood, technique, and purpose of

the author by telling different stories of each character.

3. Express appreciation on how God created us human.

• Reading and Discussion
Guess the Characters on
another slide
Review and short quiz
 Individual Activity:

•Make a slogan about the story

“The Hands of the Blacks” and
explain it at the back.
Sample Slogan
End