Sawubona Year 7!Today we are exploring African

proverbs

Proverbs are words of wisdom used to teach lessons.

Here are some examples of proverbs we use.

• Don't count your chickens before they're hatched

• early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise;

• don't be pennywise and pound foolish; • haste makes waste.

Here are 3 African Proverbs.Decide as a class which is your

favourite

• From the proverb: Akodaa bo nwa ommo akyekyedee.

• Literal translation: The child is capable of splitting open the snail, not the tortoise.

• Lesson: One must be given the task within his/her ability. Or, one should recognize one's limitations before embarking any task.

• From the proverb: Anomaa nitefoo, afidie yi no a, eyi no ntentennoa.

• Literal translation: The clever bird is easily trapped in the leaves at the edges.

• Lesson: The one who claims to be smart is easily outsmarted by a simple trap.

• From the proverb: Atuduro asa a, nnye Akowua ntoa mu a.

• Literal translation: The gun catridge-belt of Akowua has never been known to lack bullets.

• Lesson: A resourceful and well prepared person is never found wanting.

The Independent Challenge 1.

• Working in a small group create a visual display of your favourite proverb.

• Include the proverb and pictures to give a Zimbabwean flava!• Prizes will be offer for the best pieces of work.• Due in next Monday