Sunday, December 11, 2016

Who is James Gregory?

Create a well-developed paragraph that characterizes James Gregory from the film Farwell Bafana. Clearly state the type of person he is and find a quotation that accurately supports your opinion. Be certain to describe how the quotation fits your description of James and summarize your paragraph by stating something you have learned through his life. Your task:
  1. Describe the character of James Gregory.
  2. Find a quotation to support your opinion
  3. State something that you have learned from his life
  4. Avoid using “I” or “My” statements
        The paragraph is about the character traits- his personality- and not about the movie or his job. Be careful not to plot summarize your paragraph. If you summarize the film, or just summarize his life on Robben Island, you are writing off topic.  The focus is on describing his personality and the type of person he was during a time of social change in South Africa.Be  certain to focus on:
        • words (adjectives) that best describe his personality.
        • a quotation that is only being used by you that focuses on his personality, character.
        • a paragraph is a paragraph.  DO not separate the sentences into various groups.





                Thursday, December 1, 2016

                Who is the Mandela?

                Words of Wisdom: Nelson Mandela





                "To deny someone their human rights is to challenge their own humanity.

                OR

                "As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest." 


                Task: Choose one of the above quotations and create a well-developed paragraph.
                1. Explain the message or the meaning of the words he spoke.
                2. Do you agree or disagree with his words? Explain in detail.
                3. Give at least one real-world example to support your perspective (point of view).