Discover and utilize "DJÊLA, Le pacte d'amour et de raison" in the classroom.

Prepare to dive into the fascinating world of "DJÊLA, Le pacte d'amour et de raison" by Macaire Etty, a novel rich in culture and emotions, perfect for classroom use. This teacher's guide will help you organize your study sessions around this captivating work following the main topics below:

I. Introduction to the study of the complete work (1)

To avoid turning this session into a lecture, the teacher must, at least a week in advance, have the students conduct documentary research on the life and work of Macaire Etty based on a simple and short questionnaire. Active participation must be solicited by the teacher. This session will be organized as follows:

Presentation of the author Presentation of the work Formulation of the study axis

II. Reading activities The methodical reading (...h).

This is the real activity of exploiting the complete work. It focuses on passages of acceptable length from the work. Directed reading (.....h). Directed reading focuses on fragments of texts from the work connected by a guiding thread. The presentation (2h). Two one-hour (1h) presentations on selected themes are planned as part of the study of the complete work. These presentations should not be given at the start of the study. However, they should help to shed light on aspects of the chosen study axis.

III. Conclusion to the study of the complete work (1h)

Recall of the study axis to be confronted with each passage studied. Recall of the themes contained in the work. Make a critical judgment on the work to highlight its interests (stylistic, sociological, didactic, political).

IV. Evaluation activities

The learners will be given a reading test to check their understanding of the work and the taught content. A writing activity could be added to the reading test to show how, from the study of a complete work, one can arrive at a literary essay or a composed commentary exercise.

V. Presentation of the work 1.1.

The structure of the work DJÊLA, Le pacte d'amour et de raison by Macaire Etty is composed of 18 chapters preceded by a Foreword. The novel tells the story of Kalou, a hunter and sculptor initiated into the Zaouli dance by a genie-woman, Zahi, and the consequences of their love and reason pact.

1.2. Characters of the work Kalou: son of Zroh, planter, hunter, and sculptor who will be initiated by Zahi into the Zaouli dance Zaouli: Kalou's wife Zahi: genie-woman, in love with Kalou with whom she signs a union pact, initiator of Kalou to the Zaouli dance Glazan: Genie-man, in love with Zahi Trabi: chief of the village of Flavihi Zroh: deceased father of Kalou who initiated him to sculpture Blizoua: born musician and main drummer of the Zaouli dance Old Goulizo: Zahi's father

1.3. Space and time.

Space The story takes place among the Gouros, on the banks of the Bandama River in a vast village called Flavihi and in the nearby forest massif housing the genies. b. Time No precise indication of the time of the story.

Study Guide

This study guide will allow you to lead your students through an exciting exploration of Macaire Etty's work, introducing them to African culture and the myths surrounding it. The reading activities, presentations, and evaluations offered will help your students develop their understanding of the work and draw relevant lessons for their own lives.

By introducing "DJÊLA, Le pacte d'amour et de raison" to your students, you will encourage them to explore universal themes such as love, tradition, loyalty, and sacrifice, while introducing them to the richness and diversity of African cultures. This study of the complete work will also provide an opportunity to develop their reading, literary analysis, and writing skills, preparing them to successfully tackle literary essays or composed commentary exercises.

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