AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF NELSON MANDELA

ENGLISH IIMarco D. Meduranda

PREVIEWING

• What can you say about the man in the picture?

• Do you know who he is?

NELSON MANDELAAs you watch this short video biography of Nelson Mandela, look for the answers to the following questions.1. Who is Nelson Mandela?

Where is he from?2. What are his

contributions to his people and nation?

This time read the selection taken from an autobiography of Nelson Mandela. Answer the questions that follow:

TASK 1: Comprehension Question1. Which is an appropriate title for the

selection?A. The Man Who Escape MarriageB. Politics in AfricaC. Nelson Mandela: Freedom FighterD. The Young Life of Nelson Mandela

2. Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

A. Nelson Mandela loves politics that soon he became the first Black South African president.

B. Nelson Mandela is an educated statesman who has fought for freedom of the African people.

C. Nelson Mandela is prepared to die just for his own freedom.

D. Nelson Mandela believes in a bloody way to end domination and slavery.

AssignmentWrite a letter to Nelson Mandela. Express the significant insights, ideas and lessons you have acquired after reading his biography and autobiography.

Dear Mr. Nelson Mandela,

After reading your life story, I want to say that _______________. Thanks a lot because I learned _____________. You inspire me by _______________.