Leaders in the community
What a leader is, different leaders in our country and community, and what makes a good leader. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
Know it already? Jump straight to the quiz
Leaders around us
| Leader | What they lead |
|---|---|
| Ward councillor | One part of a town (elected) |
| Council | A group that leads a community together |
| Mayor | A town or city |
| Premier | A province |
| President | The country |
Good leaders
- A trustworthy leader is honest in everything. A good leader listens to make better decisions; people do what they see.
- Even good leaders make mistakes, because all people do.
- Famous leaders: Nelson Mandela fought for equal rights; Lilian Ngoyi helped lead the Women’s March of 9 August 1956, when about 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria against the pass laws (we remember it on Women’s Day, 9 August); Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
- A peaceful activist fights for others without weapons. You show leadership by helping and setting an example, e.g. cleaning a park together.
What makes a good leader?
| A good leader … | Example |
|---|---|
| listens to the people | First asks what the class wants |
| serves others | Works for the good of everyone, not only for themselves |
| works with a team | Shares the work and values everyone |
| has courage and is brave | Stands up for what is right, even when it is hard |
| is committed | Does not give up easily |
| is willing to make sacrifices | Gives something up for the sake of others |
- Is it always easy to be a good leader? No: Mandela and Gandhi were both in prison for what they believed.
- Are leaders always popular or perfect? No: some people disagree with them, and all leaders make mistakes.
- Ordinary people can follow their example: listen, help others and be honest.
Remember this and test yourself
- A leader guides a group of people; a good leader listens and is fair.
- School: principal. Country: president. Province: premier. Town or city: mayor.
- An elected leader is chosen by votes; a traditional leader leads by custom and family line.
- A leader is accountable: they must explain their actions.
- Learners choose a class captain in an election.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
Small to big: principal (school), mayor (town), premier (province), president (country).
Important words
First say what the word means, then turn the card over.
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
True or false?
Read the question and the answer. Is the answer right? Tap True or False.
Now the real quiz!
The quiz has many more questions on this topic. Every question shows straight away whether you are right and explains why.
Take the quiz: Leaders in the community- Read one part together and ask your child to tell it back in their own words.
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Follows CAPS for Grade 4 Social Sciences (History). Always check your teacher’s notes and textbook too.