The story of Sundiata Keita and many others of his time have been remembered through song for many generations. 

Ask students to think of a song that tells a story that is important to them and makes them think of their own story. Then write an essay responding to the following questions.

• What is intangible cultural history and why does it matter to humans? 
• In which way is intangible cultural history important to me?
• How and why did song matter in our knowledge of the life of Sundiata Keita?
• What song resonates in the story of your life and what story does it tell? 
• What can you take from the life of Sundiata Keita into your story? Consider the values, themes, actions,  and impact of Sundiata as possible ideas to take into your own story.