1. A Long Walk to Freedom Autobiography Pages 846-851

2. Autobiography - Auto means self Bio means life Graphy means to write Memoir - Memor means memory or mindful Both words refer to a type of prose. Since the words are very similar in meaning, one could say they are _______________________

3. Mr. Mandela is a gifted writer. You will notice he uses a plethora of writer’s devices. Your job today is to focus in on his use of metaphors and similes. When you notice a metaphor or a simile being used, place a sticky note in the column next to the figure of speech (writer’s device). Your goal will be to find two different examples.

4. Fill out the Matembezi Chart with your two best examples. Quote your figure of speech. Be sure to note the page and column where you found your example. Also fill out the type and the two things being compared.

5. Socialize with your classmates When the Matembezi bell rings, find a partner and exchange one figure of speech When the Matembezi bell rings, say “tutaonana” to your friend, find another and exchange yet another figure of speech

6. Fill out your chart completely. It is due tomorrow.

7. Mandela Day is July 18, the birthday of Nelson Mandela. 46664 was his prisoner number while he was unlawfully held for 27 years in prison. Never did he give up, never did he lower his standards, always he was positive, always he lifted those around him. For 68 years he has been fighting social injustice. The creators of this special day challenge all members of the global community to devote 68 minutes of their time to do something good to make a difference in the world.