1. Cover of the novel: 

i) Learners to offer their interpretations and views on the cover.

ii) Learners to read the blurb and predict what the novel is about.

iii) Discuss the title. What does `Tsotsi’ mean?

iv) What are the possible themes of the novel?

2. Read the summary of the story:

SUMMARY OF THE NOVEL

Learners to research Athol Fugard and Apartheid for discussion in LESSON 3:

1. Athol Fugard:

i) His early life

ii) His life in Sophiatown

iii) Background to the novel.

2. Apartheid:

i) Who implemented it?

ii) Why was it implemented?

iii) Some of the laws under apartheid.