6.8 - READING, "I Am Prepared to Die," Pages 271-272 (Gold)

What is one of the activities suggested in the Lesson Opener?

• Write a poem about Nelson Mandela.

• Write a thesis statement for an essay on how you hope to change the world for the better.

• Create a drawing of South Africa.

• Write a letter to a friend about your favorite book.

What is one of the objectives for reading in this lesson?

• To memorize the entire speech.

• To establish a purpose for rereading a speech.

• To write a fictional story.

• To create a video presentation.

Which of the following is a prompt for rereading 'I Am Prepared to Die'?

• Analyze the use of metaphors in the speech.

• Evaluate the ANC’s policy of non-violence.

• Discuss the weather in South Africa.

• Write a summary of the entire speech.

What should students do to support their written answers according to the objectives?

• Use personal opinions.

• Support written answers with text evidence.

• Include unrelated facts.

• Write in a poetic style.

What is the main topic of the speech mentioned in the document?

• The importance of education

• Mandela's willingness to die for a free and democratic South Africa

• The history of South Africa

• The role of technology in education

What are the suggested methods for rereading the text?

• Silent reading only

• Teacher read-aloud, choral read, paired or independent read

• Watching a video

• Group discussion without reading

Where can students find an audio file of the complete speech?

• In the library

• Online

• In the appendix of the book

• On a CD included with the book

What does the prompt "analyze" require you to do?

• Break down and evaluate information

• Decide on the value or impact

• Recognize differences

• Form a critical opinion

If a prompt asks you to "assess," what should your response include?

• Compare similarities

• Decide on the value, impact, or accuracy

• Create or produce something

• Explain the main point

What is required when a prompt asks you to "distinguish"?

• Recognize or explain the differences

• Form a critical opinion

• Provide a logical explanation

• Summarize the main events