2. Multiple Choice Section I: Reading Tip #1: Read the question to understand what is being asked What question in not answered in paragraph 1 of this news report? A who? B Why? C What? D Where? What is being asked?  I will find the answer in paragraph 1  I have to find the piece of information that is not answered

3. Multiple Choice Section I: Reading Tip #2: Connect each M/C question to an answer “In a simple ceremony at the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, Ontario, Nelson Mandela became the first living recipient of honorary citizenship.” A Who… is the person- Nelson Mandela B Why… does he receive it- C What… does he receive- Honorary Canadian Citizenship D Where… does the ceremony occur- Ottawa, Ontario

4. Multiple Choice Section I: Reading Which of the following shows how South Africa has progressed in its fight against racism? F A black man became president G President Mandela was imprisoned H Mandela became the first honorary Canadian Citizen J South Africa divided black people from white people What is being asked?  I need to identify how South Africa has progressed (move forward) in its fight against racism.  So, this must mean an improvement in the fight

5. Multiple Choice Section I: Reading Tip #3: Process of Elimination I need to identify how South Africa has progressed (move forward) in its fight against racism. F A black man became president  This answer progressed and is related to race G President Mandela was imprisoned  This answer went backwards H Mandela became the first honorary Canadian Citizen  This is positive but does not have to do with race relations J South Africa divided black people from white people  This answer went backwards

6. Written Answer Section I: Reading Tip #1: Create your own questions and answer them “Do Canadians benefit from people becoming honorary citizens? Explain your answer using information in the selection and your own ideas.” What is being asked?  I have to decide if Canadians benefit from people becoming honorary citizens  I know I have to support my answer with information from the selection and also provide my own thoughts as well My questions to answer from the selection  What characteristics does an honorary citizen have?  What do honorary citizens represent?

7. Written Answer Section I: Reading Tip #1: Create your own questions and answer them “Do Canadians benefit from people becoming honorary citizens? Explain your answer using information in the selection and your own ideas.” My questions to answer from the selection  What characteristics does an honorary citizen have?  He was unjustly imprisoned for 27 years but rejected revenge—he is forgiving  He celebrates diversity and deals with challenges in a civilized manner—he is tolerant  Stood up against segregation—he is brave  What do honorary citizens represent?  Words like tolerant, respect, generosity and commitment sound like words that are related to a hero

8. Written Answer Section I: Reading Tip #1: Use your answers to predict benefits  Honorary citizen’s provide inspiration to people  Canadians have a role model to aspire to be  Honorary citizen’s are committed to positive change  Canadians can relate to the situation and gain confidence that they can also make a difference  Honorary citizens are heroes  Represent Canada internationally as an ambassador of hope