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Understanding the History of South Africa
Kind of Activity:
Research
Objective:
Students will learn about the history and culture of South Africa.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
Structure:
To begin the activity, explain to students that July’s People takes place in South Africa and that an understanding of South Africa’s culture can be useful in comprehending the layers within the novel. Ask students: what is culture? What are the components of culture? Students may say that culture involves food, politics, how people spend money, how people spend their free time, what people value, what people...
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