Herdboys of Lesotho Day 5 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 12 Public

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Name at least three things the herdboys eat or drink.

answers vary

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In the country of Lesotho, more girls attend school than boys. Why is this?

Many boys are herders and can't attend school regularly.

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How do we know that Neo is happy to be going to school?

The last paragraph states that "a grin spread across Neo's face." He was done being a herdboy and was happy to be getting an education.

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Lesotho is a landlocked country located wholly within the country of ______________.

South Africa

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Who was Nelson Mandela?

answers vary (He was mentioned in this article because he was a former herdboy himself.)

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Lesotho is a county and Sesotho is a ____________.

a language spoken in Lesotho

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What percentage of school-age boys in Lesotho are herders?

20 percent (1 out of every 5)

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How does the herdboy get dawdling animals in his herd to get moving?

He whistles and throws pebbles (small stones)

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How is a herdboy paid?

usually with livestock (a few goats or maybe a cow)

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What are two ways a dog is helpful to a herdboy?

companionship and helps scare away livestock thieves

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How long is a decade?

10 years

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Without cell phones and TVs, what do herdboys do for entertainment (fun)?

They make their own toys, games and musical instruments. They are resourceful!

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