Unit 8 - Nobel Peace Malala Yousafzai

^(RI.1.1) Which phrase from the text shows why Malala decided to rebel against the Taliban rules?

• “Malala first began pushing against the Taliban's rules when she was only 11 years old.”
• “After the Taliban started shutting down schools for girls, she began writing blog posts for the news company BBC Urdu”
• “Her online diary entries were written under the pen name “Gul Makai” and were soon widely read.”
• “They described life under Taliban occupation from the point of view of a young girl forbidden to go to school.”

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^(RI.1.2) Part A: What is the central idea of Text 1?

• The central idea is that the Taliban has done terrible things in many countries and nobody is doing anything about it.
• The central idea is that one must speak up against injustice for the better of everyone.
• The central idea is that education is essential for everyone.
• The central idea is that without education, girls like Malala wouldn't be able to do much.

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^(RI.1.1) Part B: Which detail from the article best supports your answer in part A?

• “Her online diary entries were written under the pen name “Gul Makai” and were soon widely read.”
• “After the Taliban started shutting down schools for girls, she began writing blog posts for the news company BBC Urdu”
• Seventeen-year-old Malala is the world's youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner"
• "She recovered fully and since then has continued to campaign  for girls' education"

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^(RI.2.5) How does the section called “Girl was shot after speaking out” contribute to the central idea of the article?

• This sections explains that Malala is strong.
• This section explains why you shouldn't speak out against injustice.
• This section conveys the dangers of speaking out against injustice.
• This sections helps convey how she became famous.

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^(RI.2.4) Read the following excerpt:
"Her area had come under the control of a hard-line Islamic group known as the Taliban."
What does the word “hard-line” suggest about the Islamic group known as The Taliban?

• It suggests the group doesn't believe in education for all.
• It suggests the group is always looking for new members
• It suggests the group is strict and uncompromising.
• It suggests the group doesn't like Malala

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How does the "Child Marriage Hurts Girls and Their Babies" section of Text 2 contribute to the central idea of the text?

• This section gives an anecdote about a young girl who was forced into marriage.
• Details about the laws in Maldives help readers to understand the problem.
• This section gives readers specific details about one barrier to girls' education.
• This section gives numbers and statistics about the number of child marriages each year.

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[Text 1] How does the author reveal his or her point of view toward the Obamas?

• The author reveals a positive point of view toward the Obamas by explaining that they have eliminated child marriages.
• The author reveals a negative point of view toward the Obamas by inferring that they should do more to help girls succeed.
• The author reveals a negative point of view toward the Obamas by mentioning the Let Girls Learn Initiative.
• The author reveals a positive point of view toward the Obamas by giving quotes about their motivation to help girls.

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Which of the following details does NOT support the idea that Malala Yousafzai is an accomplished young woman?

• "Seventeen-year-old Malala Yousafzai is the world's youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner."
• "Like all 17-year-olds, though, she does sometimes argue with her father."
• "Malala first began pushing against the Taliban's rules when she was only 11 years old."
• "Her online diary entries were written under the pen name 'Gul Makai' and were soon widely read."

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