Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa who fought his whole life for fairness and justice. He was imprisoned for 27 years for protesting against the South African government's apartheid policies. Upon his death, South Africans mourned deeply in Johannesburg and Soweto, while current South African President Jacob Zuma announced his passing in a televised speech. Mandela was admired around the world for his achievements in battling apartheid and leading South Africa to democracy through nonviolent means.

1. Real Life Heroes

2. Nelson Mandela

3. Listening
Breaking News English: Nelson Mandela

4. JEOPARDY
1. Discuss the question with your group
2. When you know the answer hit the buzzer
3. Answer the question correctly to score points

5. Nelson Mandela was the first black
president of what country?

6. In Johannesburg and Soweto South Africans
_________ the death of Mandela by
dancing, singing, crying, and praying.
(showed deep sadness)

7. Jacob Zuma told the world Mandela
died in a late-night speech on TV. Who
is Jacob Zuma?

8. The South African government was not
happy with Mandela’s protesting.
Where did they send him for 27 years?

9. Mandela fought his whole life for
what?

10. Mandela always fought for fairness. He
was a _______ of justice.
(someone who is very good at something)

11. In the article many world leaders
________ Mandela for the many
achievements of his life.
(show approval or admiration)