The Power of One by Bruce Courtenay

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Description:

This coming-of-age novel is set in South Africa during World War II and Apartheid. It is told through the eyes of a cheeky, irrepressible male protagonist, an English South African who is revered by “the people” (black tribesmen) but loathed by the Boers. Despite a dysfunctional home life, through the loving support of many eccentrics, Peekay learns the value of being true to himself.

Activities:

This curriculum unit gives students the opportunity to work in large and small discussion groups, including a Socratic seminar. Writing opportunities include journal assignments, research, and narrative essays. Multiple intelligences are addressed through creative assignments including art, music, and video. Students engage in Internet research and engage in higher-order thinking and questioning skills.

Ethical Values:

Adaptability
Equality
Integrity
Loyalty
Service