Good afternoon!

Come on in and have a seat. Have out your

interactive notebook and something to write with.
Reading/Quiz Reminder
Remember that your readings/quizzes are due on
Friday every week!

You have two attempts at each quiz, so if you don’t like

your first score (3, 4, 5 points), take a look at what you
got wrong, see the right answers, review your notes and
reading, and give it another go! It can really make a
difference in the long run.
Question for the Day
Do you think South Africa has overcome
its history of apartheid and racial strife?
Why or why not?

How does Apartheid in South Africa

compare to segregation and Jim Crow
laws in the United states?
How it is different?

How do societies overcome “hate?”

 Trevor Noah - Born a Crime
Recognize this guy?

After listening to Trevor Noah describe apartheid

and his experiences, respond to the following
questions in your Interactive Notebook:

● Do you think Trevor’s experience is very

unique? How many other people do you think
have similar stories?
● How could a country change a system like
apartheid? What do you think it would look like
after?
● How is apartheid similar to our history in the
United States? What is different about it?
 Trevor Noah
What do you think
Trevor Noah would
argue for societies
overcoming “Hate?”
How might he say is
the best way to fight
it? How do you move
on?
 People to Know - Nelson Mandela
Leader in fighting against Apartheid during
the 1960s.

Jailed in 1964 for speaking his views and

challenging the system.

Freed in 1991, after 27 years, at the end

of Apartheid.

Elected president of South Africa.

Does Nelson Mandela’s story remind you

of anybody else? Do you think he was
influenced or inspired by others?
 Upfront Reading - Oscar Pistorius
Recognize this guy?

Read the article on pages 6 & 7. After

reading, answer the following questions in
your Interactive Notebook:

1. Why was the trial of Oscar PIstorius so

significant? What did it mean to South
Africans? How do you think Judge Masipa
felt?
2. What was Pistorius’ defense? How was it
strategic? Do you believe him?
3. Do you think South Africa has overcome its
history of apartheid and racial strife? Why or
why not? How do societies overcome “hate?”
Playlist for the End of Live Class
❏ Option 1: Global Project final questions/work time.
❏ If you haven’t turned in your Global Project Benchmark, do it now! This is your last chance to
turn it in for partial credit.
❏ Remember that you project needs to be hosted on your Google Site.
❏ Don’t forget to cite your sources using MLA Format.
❏ Submit your project by copy/pasting your link of your project to the submission page.
❏ Due this Friday
❏ Option 2: Continue working on your Lesson 23 reading/notes.
❏ Unit exam will be next week
❏ Option 3: Read-a-Thon free reading time
❏ Find a place in the room and silently read a book of your choice!
❏ Ask Mr. G about borrowing a copy of Born a Crime
❏ Borrow a copy of Upfront Magazine