Unit: Make Peace Lesson: Reading and Writing Mr.

DJEFFAL
Read the following passage then match between words and their definitions:
Racists are people who believe that some races are better and more important than others. Racism exists in many
countries. Minorities are often discriminated and have difficulty in getting jobs, houses or the same education as
others.

 Racism  a small group within a community or country that is

different because of race, religion, language, etc
 to treat differently on the basis of sex or race
 Minorities
 the unfair treatment of people who belong to a
different race; violent behavior towards them
 Discriminate

Before you read:

Task one:
consider the following pictures then chose the right answer

Picture one represents / shows …………..

actors acting in a play
a group of slaves on a ship
a group of Dockers loading and unloading a ship.

Where do you think they are from?

South Asia,
Australia
Africa.
Where do you think they are taken?
To Europe
To USA
To Canada
The man in the picture was the American president …………….
George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. George Bush
He ……………
made the American constitution.
abolished slavery.
Led the war against Iraq
He ………………..
Was awarded a peace Noble Peace Prise.
Died in the civil war
Was assassinated in a theatre.
The man in the picture is …………….
 Malcolm X b. Mohamed Ali k c. Martin Luther K Jr
He ……………
Was a leader of a civil rights movement (activist).
Was a bestselling writer.
Fought for the rights of minorities in America

He ………………..
Was awarded a Noble Peace Prise.
Died in the civil war
Assassinated by a white racist.
While reading:
Task Two:
Read the passage written in italics then say whether the following statements are true or false.
- Black American were suffering from Slavery.
- Negros Were able to move freely in America. They were able to study and take the same means of
transportation as whites.
- Martin Luther King JR was elected as American president in the 60’s.
- Luther King delivered a famous speech combating illiteracy and ignorance in the American society.

Task Three:
Read the two paragraphs on page 49 then answer the questions.
- The text is a) short story b) an address c) a report.
- Who was Martin Luther King JR?
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
- The Speech is delivered in an oratorical style. What are the characteristics of this style?
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
- To whom the speech was delivered?
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
- What are Martin’s Hopes and wishes?
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Task three: find in the text words and phrases that are closest in meaning to the following:
-fraternity = …………………… -Personality= …………………………………
-Quicken= …………………… -Seeing a Vision when sleeping = …………………..

Task Four: Find opposites to the following words:

- Nightmare ≠ ………………….. -Slavery ≠ ……………………….
- Physical ≠ …………………… -power less and weak: ………………………..
After reading:
Did you like reading the part of Martin Luther king’s address reproduced in the article? Why?
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