Malala the Powerful by Kristin Lewis

The section “What Could She Do?” helps readers understand

• how the Taliban’s takeover affected life in the Swat Valley.

• what the Swat Valley looks like.

• why Malala’s father chose to keep his school open.

• how Malala felt about the Taliban.

Consider the subtitle of the article: “The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai’s crusade for girls’ education.” Context clues reveal crusade means

• a prize or reward.

• unfair treatment.

• something misplaced or lost.

• a major effort to change something

How does the author organize information in the section

“Malala’s Words”?

• Events are presented in chronological order (the order in which they happened).

• Two things are compared and contrasted.

• A place is described in detail.

• A problem is presented, followed by solutions.

Which sentence best summarizes the section “Voices of Their Own”?

• Malala was flown to a hospital in the U.K.

• Kid protesters carried signs that read “I Am Malala.”

• As Malala recovered in the U.K., people in Pakistan and around the globe spoke out against what happened to her.

• Malala’s family joined her in the U.K.

The photo of children holding up pictures of Malala best supports which idea from the article?

• Worldwide, out-of-school rates are higher for older children than younger children.

• The U.S. has strict schooling laws.

• The Swat Valley is a beautiful place.

• People around the world responded to the Taliban’s attack on Malala with anger and support for Malala.

BONUS QUESTION:

Who is the protagonist in the

narrative nonfiction article?

BONUS QUESTION:

Who or what is the antagonist in the

narrative nonfiction article?

BONUS QUESTION:

What type of conflict is demonstrated in the narrative nonfiction article?

BONUS QUESTION:

Someone who is __________ is totally unaware of something.

• petition

• oppressive

• oblivious

• corrupt

BONUS QUESTION:

Something that is __________

is harsh, cruel, or unfair.

• terrorist

• Islam

• retaliation

• oppressive