African Proverbs Analysis of the Week Name______

African Proverbs – Analysis of the Week Name______

Complete the chart below with thought and detail/be ready for discussion (The first one is modeled) Create an Icon for FOUR of the proverbs that make a big impact on you. A form for this is provided.

African Proverb Symbolic words and their symbolism Paraphrase Proverb into its actual meaning

It takes a whole Village: As a child is growing up, they need more than just their village to raise a Symbolizes the parents, the relatives and the entire parents to guide them through the process. A child community where the young child lives. The village is develops their sense of worth and understanding of the child. symbolic of those in society that help to teach the child. world through many people. To grow up in the best way, a child is influenced by parents, relatives, the religious community, the school community and any other people/places that help to mold the child’s character and moral values. Life is like a Shadow/Mist shadow and a mist; it passes quickly by, and is no more.

Do not look Fell/Slipped where you fell, but where you slipped.

If you don’t stand Stand/Fall/Something for something, you will fall for something.

One falsehood Spoils/falsehood/truths spoils a thousand truths (Ashanti – Ghana)

A roaring lion kills Roaring Lion/Game no game. The best way to Eat/Elephant/One bite at a time eat an elephant is one bite at a time.

King/counselor/reign When a king has good counselors, his reign is peaceful. (Ashanti)

Having beauty Beauty/marriage doesn’t mean understanding the perseverance of marriage.

Jot Notes on the following questions and be ready for discussion

 What is the value of proverbs? (Why are proverbs important?)

 Many proverb(s) show that the African people value taking action. Which ones and what kind of action?

 What are some of the values inherent in these proverbs? (What do you think the African people value?)