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What are the two kinds of conflict illustrated in the story?
What are the two kinds of conflict illustrated in the story?
Conflict between humans and nature, and conflict between humans themselves.
Match the storm names with their descriptions: 1. A violent tropical storm in which strong winds move in a circle.
Match the storm names with their descriptions: 1. A violent tropical storm in which strong winds move in a circle.
Cyclone
What is the meaning of the word 'hope' in the sentence 'I hope it (the hailstorm) passes quickly'?
What is the meaning of the word 'hope' in the sentence 'I hope it (the hailstorm) passes quickly'?
Wish or desire for something to happen.
Define 'gale' as used in the context of storms.
Define 'gale' as used in the context of storms.
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What is a 'whirlwind' in the context of storms?
What is a 'whirlwind' in the context of storms?
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Explain the term 'typhoon' in relation to storms.
Explain the term 'typhoon' in relation to storms.
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What are the 'twin obligations' Mandela mentions?
What are the 'twin obligations' Mandela mentions?
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What did being free mean to Mandela as a boy and as a student? How does he contrast these 'transitory freedoms' with 'the basic and honourable freedoms'?
What did being free mean to Mandela as a boy and as a student? How does he contrast these 'transitory freedoms' with 'the basic and honourable freedoms'?
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Does Mandela think the oppressor is free? Why/Why not?
Does Mandela think the oppressor is free? Why/Why not?
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Why did such a large number of international leaders attend Mandela's inauguration? What did it signify the triumph of?
Why did such a large number of international leaders attend Mandela's inauguration? What did it signify the triumph of?
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How do syllabi and textbooks developed on the basis of NCF aim to discourage in education?
How do syllabi and textbooks developed on the basis of NCF aim to discourage in education?
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What is one of the key reasons why other resources and sites of learning are ignored in the education system?
What is one of the key reasons why other resources and sites of learning are ignored in the education system?
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How can inculcating creativity and initiative be made possible?
How can inculcating creativity and initiative be made possible?
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What is emphasized as equally necessary along with rigour in implementing the annual calendar in schools?
What is emphasized as equally necessary along with rigour in implementing the annual calendar in schools?
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How can the effectiveness of a textbook in making children's school experience positive be determined?
How can the effectiveness of a textbook in making children's school experience positive be determined?
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What is highlighted as a critical factor for the success of the educational effort outlined in the National Policy of Education (1986)?
What is highlighted as a critical factor for the success of the educational effort outlined in the National Policy of Education (1986)?
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What was the location of the inauguration ceremony?
What was the location of the inauguration ceremony?
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Who attended the inauguration ceremony?
Who attended the inauguration ceremony?
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What did Nelson Mandela vow in his address?
What did Nelson Mandela vow in his address?
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How did people of different races celebrate after the ceremony?
How did people of different races celebrate after the ceremony?
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Approximately how many South Africans participated in the celebration?
Approximately how many South Africans participated in the celebration?
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Why did the young bird run back to the little hole under the ledge?
Why did the young bird run back to the little hole under the ledge?
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What prevented the young bird from taking the plunge to fly away like his siblings?
What prevented the young bird from taking the plunge to fly away like his siblings?
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How did the young bird's parents try to motivate him to fly?
How did the young bird's parents try to motivate him to fly?
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What did the young bird witness his older brother do before he tried to fly?
What did the young bird witness his older brother do before he tried to fly?
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What did the young bird's family do to taunt him with his cowardice?
What did the young bird's family do to taunt him with his cowardice?
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What was the young bird feeling due to not having eaten since the previous nightfall?
What was the young bird feeling due to not having eaten since the previous nightfall?
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Study Notes
Conflicts
- Two kinds of conflicts illustrated in the story: internal conflict (young bird's fear of flying) and external conflict (storm)
Storms
- Hurricane: a violent tropical storm with strong winds moving in a circle
- Gale: a strong wind, typically measuring between 32 and 63 knots on the Beaufort scale
- Whirlwind: a rapidly rotating column of air that descends from a thunderstorm to the ground
- Typhoon: a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific Ocean
Nelson Mandela
- Twin obligations: to reconcile and to forgive
- As a boy, freedom meant being able to run in the fields and play; as a student, it meant being able to pursue education without restrictions
- Contrast between transitory freedoms (temporary and limited) and basic and honourable freedoms (permanent and unconditional)
- Mandela believes the oppressor is not free because they are bound by their own prejudices and biases
- Many international leaders attended Mandela's inauguration, signifying the triumph of democracy and freedom over apartheid
Education
- Syllabi and textbooks developed on the basis of NCF aim to discourage rote learning in education
- Other resources and sites of learning are often ignored due to over-reliance on textbooks
- Inculcating creativity and initiative can be made possible by encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and autonomy are emphasized as equally necessary along with rigour in implementing the annual calendar in schools
- The effectiveness of a textbook in making children's school experience positive can be determined by assessing its ability to engage and motivate students
- Critical factor for success of educational effort outlined in the National Policy of Education (1986) is the incorporation of diverse learning resources and experiences
Inauguration Ceremony
- Location: Union Buildings, Pretoria
- Attendees: international leaders and dignitaries
- Mandela vowed to work towards a united and democratic South Africa
- People of different races celebrated together after the ceremony
- Approximately 100,000 South Africans participated in the celebration
The Young Bird
- Ran back to the little hole under the ledge due to fear of flying
- Prevented from flying by fear and lack of confidence
- Parents motivated him to fly by encouraging and urging him to take the plunge
- Witnessed his older brother flying effortlessly before trying himself
- Family taunted him with his cowardice, calling him a coward
- Felt weak and hungry due to not having eaten since the previous nightfall
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Test your knowledge on Nelson Mandela's historic inauguration speech at the Union Buildings amphitheatre in Pretoria. Learn about the message of unity and reconciliation amidst celebrations in South Africa.