"Malala The Powerful"

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What does 'crusader' mean in the context of Malala's advocacy?

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Advocate - someone who supports or promotes a cause.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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Why did Malala and her classmates stop wearing their school uniforms?

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To hide the fact that they were going to school.

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What does 'plague' mean in the context of being overwhelmed with questions?

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To annoy or trouble someone persistently.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does 'oppressive' mean when describing heat?

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Unbearably intense or harsh.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the significance of Malala as a symbol?

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She represents the struggle for education and rights faced by many children.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does 'advocate' mean?

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A person who publicly supports a particular cause or policy.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the main theme of Malala's story?

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The fight for girls' education and the right to learn.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does 'refugee' mean?

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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does 'vigil' mean?

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A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does 'unwittingly' mean?

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Without being aware; unintentionally.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4