Chapter 20 – Sample activity of integration

Imagine that your community is experiencing an increase in substance abuse (alcohol and other drugs) among young people. There is a need to educate young people about the reasons for substance abuse, as well as the harmful effects. You decide to do this by writing a short story, to be published in the local community newspaper. ● e) Read paragraph 11. What are the reasons for Fikile’s silence here? f) Are you surprised by what Zola says about Aphiwe in paragraph 7? Explain your answer. Write a short story that will help educate young people about the harmful effects of substance abuse. Using the planning process you practised in Chapter 8 (making brief notes on plot, themes, structure, etc.) plan your short story.