Alan Paton
Lesson plans for Cry, the Beloved Country

Africa: Teacher Tools
Students keep a journal about the ways in which the land functions in the story and what the novel says about people's relationship with the land.

Cry, the Beloved Country
A variety of activities based on the novel.

Cry, the Beloved Country
Students explore the story of South Africa's struggle against racial intolerance as described in the novel. This SCORE guide is designed for grades 9 and 10.

Cry, the Beloved Country
This 8-page document addresses 29 vocabulary words drawn from the novel. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Cry, the Beloved Country
These resources from Oprah's Book Club include chapter summaries and discussion questions.

The Family and Identity
This unit of study includes short stories and poetry in addition to the novel. It focuses on the father/son relationships and provides discussion questions and activities.