Look at the entire poster.
1.Check the dateand get ready to explain what happened in 1994.
2.Read the first paragraph again.
Aswecontinue to celebrate 30 years of freedom in South Africa, let us use this remarkable commemoration to remind ourselves of our commitment to fostering national unity and peace.
a.Focus on the personal pronoun in bold letters. Circle the 3 other grammatical words referring to the same group of people.
b.Why are there so many grammatical words referring to the same group of people? Tick the idea(s) you think work the best. Get ready to justify your choice(s) orally.
☐ to create a feeling of community. ☐ to show diversity is very important.
☐ to show South Africa is a nation. ☐ to show there isn’t any unity in South Africa.
c.Highlight the values promoted by Reconciliation Day.
3. Read the last paragraph.
May this day show us that there is strength in our diversity but when we come together, we are even stronger.
a. Highlight the link word in the sentence in italics above.
b.What does this link word evoke?
comparison - opposition - cause - consequence
c.Read the sentence again. Which idea does Reconciliation Day promote? Explain it in your own words.
You can use words from the toolbox below.
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different
united
powerful
have more power
unite
work together
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