Anthills of the Savannah
by Chinua Achebe
Description
This insightful study guide for Anthills of the Savannah saves teachers valuable prep time while helping students
build critical thinking, textual analysis, and vocabulary skills around Chinua Achebe’s powerful novel of political
corruption and friendship in postcolonial Africa. Students will examine the shifting narrative perspectives, the
dynamics of power and loyalty, and the human costs of authoritarian rule through a variety of thoughtfully
designed activities. With 17 activities included, this guide offers a comprehensive, classroom-ready resource for
exploring this important work of African literature.
What’s Included:
This study guide features: 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions (one per chapter grouping), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (one per chapter grouping), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits +
evidence prompt + critical thinking question).