Malala Reading Passage

What does the term 'activist' mean?

• A person who speaks up for social or political change

• A person who is against social or political change

• A person who lives in Pakistan

• A person who is unaware of social or political change

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Understanding word meanings

What is Malala Yousafzai known for?

• Advocating for girls' education only

• Promoting peace in Pakistan by advocating

• Being a famous actress

• Winning a Nobel Prize in Literature

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Comprehending a text

What did Malala advocate for despite the danger?

• Women's rights

• Freedom of speech

• Girls' education

• Equal pay

What does the word 'oppressive' mean?

• To provide support and assistance

• To treat with kindness and respect

• To unfairly impose hardship and restrictions

• To promote equality and justice

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Understanding word meanings

What award did Malala Yousafzai receive in 2014?

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Citing textual evidence

The author included the text feature under paragraph 1 to-

• show what Malala looks like

• show how Malala changed the world

• show the reader where Malala is from

• encourage the reader to visit Pakistan

How did Malala help bring change to the world? Support your answer with evidence from the text.