Nelson's Dream

by J. M. Newsome
Unit Plan
The whole reading process should take about 6 – 8 weeks.
1. Introduction to reading by Amos Oz (Lesson plan attached)
2. Introduction to the book:
Class Discussion:
 What do you think is Nelson's dream?
 How do you picture Nelson? (age, looks, background)
 Look at the book cover: What feelings does the picture arouse?
Pair Work:
Facts about AIDS – What do you know about AIDS?
Students relate to the facts in the attached page. (15 minutes)
Students check their answers in the attached information sheet. (15
minutes)
Class Discussion:
Did you find any surprising facts?
3. Homework:
Look for information about South Africa today.
What are the main issues that the country faces?
4. The Reading Process:
Sustained Silent reading – Devote 20 – 30 minutes once a week to
reading the book in class.
Reflect on the reading. (characters, family relationships, different
attitudes to the difficult life reality).
5. Students are required to read at home between 2-3 chapters every week.
6. Follow Up: (Post reading discussion)
 What was Nelson's dream?
 Did he achieve it?
 Which character did you like best? Why?
 FACTS ABOUT AIDS

Write True or False next to the following statements or fill in the gaps in the
sentences.
1. HIV is an entirely preventable disease.
2. The number of orphans in Africa due to AIDS is ………………
3. The number of Adults and children in the world living with HIV is ……….
4. AIDS can be cured.
5. AIDS stands for: …………………………
6. Is there a difference between HIV positive and AIDS?
What is it?
7. You can get infected with HIV by kissing an infected person.
 FACTS ABOUT AIDS
Answer Key – for the teacher

Write True or False next to the following statements or fill in the gaps in the
sentences.
1. HIV is an entirely preventable disease. True
2. The number of orphans in Africa due to AIDS is 12 million.
3. The number of Adults and children in the world living with HIV is 39.5
million
4. AIDS can be cured. No
5. AIDS stands for: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
6. Is there a difference between HIV positive and AIDS?
What is it?
There is a difference. Many people are HIV positive for many years and
don't become sick. HIV slowly wears down the immune system, AIDS is
developed later on.
7. You can get infected with HIV by kissing an infected person. No