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From Kaffir Boy

From Kaffir Boy. Mark Mathabane. Vocabulary. Coterie, noun- a small group of people who share a particular interest and often meet socially. Admonish, verb- to warn, as against a specific action Peruse, verb- to read through or examine carefully

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From Kaffir Boy

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  1. From Kaffir Boy Mark Mathabane

  2. Vocabulary • Coterie, noun- a small group of people who share a particular interest and often meet socially. • Admonish, verb- to warn, as against a specific action • Peruse, verb- to read through or examine carefully • Credence, noun- belief, especially in the reports or statements of others

  3. Vocabulary Continued • Tirade, noun- a long, angry or scolding speech • Vehemently, adv.- strongly; intensely; passionately • Monologue, noun- a long speech or written expression of thoughts by one character

  4. pp. 445-446 • What is the gang’s philosophy on school? • The value of education was not important to Mathabane. What was? • Why did Mathabane keep his membership in the gang? • Speculate (guess) why Mathabane is getting a bath.

  5. Page 447 • What did you notice about Mathabane’s reaction to his going to school? • What did you notice about the process in getting Mathabane ready for school?

  6. Page 448 • What did you notice about the environment in which Mathabane lived?

  7. Page 449 • Why is the woman’s remarks about her son important to the story? • Describe the principal. • If you were Mathabane, how would you be feeling right now?

  8. Page 450 • What happens to make Mathabane decide he won’t try to escape? • The principal refers to “passes”. What is he talking about?

  9. Page 451 • There is an issue with Mathabane’s father being Venda. How is Mathabane still able to attend school? • Are there any rules/laws that could keep you from attending a school of your choice? • What are the three reasons Mathabane does not want to attend school?

  10. Page 452 • What happens to force Mathabane into going to school? • Do you know anyone who has to deal with a mother or father who is abusive? How can it affect a person’s paradigm on life? • Has Mathabane experienced a pardigm shift about going to school? Explain.

  11. Page 453 • What is the reason behind the father beating mama? • Why is the father so upset about an education?

  12. Page 454 • What do you notice about mama’s view on marrying Mathabane’s dad? • What is mama’s reasoning in sending her son to school? • Why didn’t Mathabane’s father go to school?

  13. Page 455 • What does mama think an education will get her son? • How does Mathabane react to his mother’s monologue? • What are some of your thoughts or observations about the story?

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