A Schoolgirls Diary- I am Malala

1. What does the Greek prefix pseudo- mean in the word pseudonym in paragraph 48?

• False

• First

• New

• Writing

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

1. Read this sentence from paragraph 35.

School had been due to end the first week of January for our usual winter break, so my father decided to postpone the holiday.

The prefix post- means "after." That helps you understand the word postpone means —

• • Distract

• • Capture

• • Entertain

• • Delay

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Paragraphs 25–63 are organized in a way that — Responses

• • compares and contrasts different points of view

• • describes the disadvantages of being a girl in Pakistan

• • compares and contrasts life before and after the Taliban

• • describes events in the order in which they happened

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence best describes Malala’s message in the selection?

• • Citizens should follow the law.

• • People should fight for their beliefs.

• • Children should work hard in school.

• • Governments should protect people.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Select two words that best describe Malala, based on the selection.

• • Boastful

• • Courageous

• • Determined

• Shy
  

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the central idea of the selection?

• • All girls should have the opportunity to receive an education.

• • Wartime can be a huge distraction for those who are affected by it.

• People can become used to things that may seem terrifying at first.

• • Friendship is important for children living in stressful circumstances.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2