Pearls of Wisdom: African and Caribbean Folktales
by: Raouf Mama and Mary Romney
with illustrations by Siri Webber Feeney
Levels: Elementary/High School to Adult Intermediate to advanced
proficiency
ISBN: 0-86647-134-0
There are three components to this fascinating and
enjoyable collection of stories from Africa and the
Caribbean: The Listening and Reading Book, The
Integrated Language Skills Workbook, and a Recording
of the folktales on 2 cassettes or 2 CD's. The stories
have been collected by Dr. Raouf Mama, a West
African Griot (master story teller).
The text contains twelve stories for reading and/or following along
with Dr. Mama's authentic and dramatic recording. Reading is at the
intermediate skill level.
The workbook is designed to maximize language learning by providing
a variety of exercises in all skill areas and vocabulary development. The
answers are provided in the back of the book for easy self-study or
homework.
The recordings bring the stories to life, allowing the listener to
experience the power and excitement of involvement in an oral tradition,
a tradition as old as civilization itself.
The collection includes: How Chameleon Became a Teacher (Benin), Why
Hawk Preys on Chicks (Nigeria), Pearl of Wisdom (Gabon), Anancy and the
Guinea Bird (Antigua), How Goat Moved to the City (Haiti), Why Cat and
Dog Are Always Fighting (Cape Verde), A Fisherman and His Dog (Puerto
Rico), Monkey's Argument with Leopard (Congo), and four other classic
tales.
Pearls of Wisdom: African and Caribbean Folktales
by: Raouf Mama and Mary Romney
with illustrations by Siri Webber Feeney
Levels: Elementary/High School to Adult Intermediate to advanced
proficiency
ISBN: 0-86647-134-0
There are three components to this fascinating and
enjoyable collection of stories from Africa and the
Caribbean: The Listening and Reading Book, The
Integrated Language Skills Workbook, and a Recording
of the folktales on 2 cassettes or 2 CD's. The stories
have been collected by Dr. Raouf Mama, a West
African Griot (master story teller).
The text contains twelve stories for reading and/or following along
with Dr. Mama's authentic and dramatic recording. Reading is at the
intermediate skill level.
The workbook is designed to maximize language learning by providing
a variety of exercises in all skill areas and vocabulary development. The
answers are provided in the back of the book for easy self-study or
homework.
The recordings bring the stories to life, allowing the listener to
experience the power and excitement of involvement in an oral tradition,
a tradition as old as civilization itself.
The collection includes: How Chameleon Became a Teacher (Benin), Why
Hawk Preys on Chicks (Nigeria), Pearl of Wisdom (Gabon), Anancy and the
Guinea Bird (Antigua), How Goat Moved to the City (Haiti), Why Cat and
Dog Are Always Fighting (Cape Verde), A Fisherman and His Dog (Puerto
Rico), Monkey's Argument with Leopard (Congo), and four other classic
tales.