An old Kenyan man learns to read and write at the age of 84.
Listen and Read to learn more about this First Grader.
The First Grader is a National Geographic film, which tells the story of an 84 year old Kenyan man.
Read and take notes on the story and then watch the trailer.
What's your opinion on the film? Summarise your thoughts by considering the 5 questions below.
- Do you think Teacher Jane should have allowed Maruge into the primary school? Why or why not?
- Maruge said, “…if you can’t read or write, you’re no better than a goat.” How do you imagine illiteracy affected Maruge’s life?
- Why does Teacher Jane risk so much to help Maruge? How do we as individuals determine what is worth fighting for?
- Maruge tells the reporters, “The power is in the pen.” What does he mean?
- The government offers Maruge compensation as a way to make up for the suffering he endured in the prison camps under British Rule. Do you agree with that gesture? What else could a government do for individuals that have been so deeply wronged?
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