I Am Malala (Ch. 1-4)

The following are all features or characteristics of Malala's writing, EXCEPT FOR:

• Malala writes in a linear way, jumping from one event to another.

• Malala uses descriptions and figurative language.

• Malala uses italics to show change of language or audience.

• Malala creates tension and suspense using flashback and foreshadowing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Why did Malala leave Pakistan?

• She wanted to study in the U.K. (Birmingham).

• She was too old to stay there.

• Her brother was killed, so her family moved to a different country.

• Her life was in danger.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

2. How many family members does Malala have (not including herself)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

3. Which cultural rule/s or code/s does Malala not agree with?

• Being HOSPITABLE to others

• BADAL - taking revenge on those who do bad things to you

• PURDAH - women need to cover themselves in public

• KITE-FLYING - cutting other people's kite strings

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3. What could a woman living in Pakistan do for society to be proud of her?

• Finish her studies

• Give birth to a boy

• Give birth to a girl

• Not get married at all

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3. One reason why life is not easy for women who live in the mountains

• They have to work far away from home

• They have to get married

• They can't read and write

• They are in danger because of evil men

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3. Why did Malala want to have a magic pencil?

• She wanted to have all the correct answers in the exam

• She wanted to make everyone happy

• She wanted to write a book about helping women

• She wanted to erase the mountain of trash and the bad smell

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

3. Which devastating natural disaster struck Pakistan in October 2005?

• tsunami

• volcano eruption

• typhoon

• earthquake

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3. According to the Muslim leaders from TNSM, why did the earthquake happen?

• Earthquakes are normal. They happen every year.

• It was a warning from God so everyone will follow Islamic law.

• It was because of the volcanic eruption in India.

• It was written in their holy book that an earthquake will happen in 2005.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3. How does Malala end Chapters 2, 3 and 4?

• She describes what's happening around her.

• She warns readers about what's going to happen to her in the future.

• She uses foreshadowing and cliffhangers.

• She prays that terrible things will not happen anymore.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1