Students read about the life and legacy of King Sundiata of the Mali Empire, then compare his true story to its popular animated retelling before arguing whether the adaptation got it right. A claim, evidence, and reasoning worksheet, graphic organizer, and three answer keys support multiple student conclusions.
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Does the popular animated classic get history right? Students investigate for themselves.
This content-rich, student-centered activity has students exploring the true legacy of King Sundiata of the Mali Empire, then comparing it to its well-known animated retelling — before deciding whether the adaptation got the story right.
How it works:
What’s included:
✔ One-page close reading on King Sundiata’s life and legacy
✔ Reading summary graphic organizer
✔ Doodle-note style Claim, Evidence, Reasoning worksheet
✔ 3 answer keys covering multiple possible student conclusions
✔ A Google-ready version with pre-formatted, fillable text boxes
A fun, engaging way to build critical thinking skills while exploring West African history and evaluating how history gets told through popular media.
