Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Under the Tongan Sun

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read the story "Under the Tongan Sun" by Tina Martin. In groups, they use the text of the story to answer comprehension questions. They work together to identify the cultural differences between the United States and Tonga. To...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Togolese Tale: The Big Fire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read a Tonolese folktale and outline the elements of the story. In groups, they discuss the various morals presented in the story and if they are unique to the Tonolese culture. To end the lesson, they identify the...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tonga

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tonga never formed a single political unit. Today they are an ethnic group united by common language and in opposition to other Zambian ethnic groups, with whom they compete. The Tonga speak dialects of ciTonga, a Central Bantu...