a virtual literary safari
As part of our virtual literary safari, you will be exploring the country of
South Africa which serves as the backdrop of Alan Paton's redemptive novel, Cry, the Beloved Country. Please read and view carefully the resources in each section to make your reading of the text that much richer, and to be able to craft a thoughtful response in the reflection portion for each country.
Visit the South African tourism website and plan your own visit by choosing three(3) destinations and three (3) things to do from the "where to go" and "what to do" drop-down menus. When finished, go to this padlet and post your choices along with a brief explanation for your itinerary. View others' choices before exiting.
Please view the video about South Africa's history. Upon completion, go to this padlet to engage in our "Headline" thinking routine. View others' responses before exiting.
Alan Paton was a difference maker. Through his writing, teaching, and political leadership, he spoke out against social injustices in South Africa. Please read his brief biography, and then engage in our "Circle of Viewpoints" thinking routine by posting to this padlet. Read others' responses before exiting.
As our final activity for South Africa, please visit this padlet to engage in our "Connect, Extend, Challenge Thinking Activity." Read others' responses before exiting.
“Pain and suffering, they are a secret.
Kindness and love, they are a secret.
But I have learned that kindness and love
can pay for pain and suffering.”
― Alan Paton, Cry, The Beloved Country