A Schoolgirl's Diary from I am Malala

The introductory paragraphs 1–9 are important because they —

• Provide detailed historical context

• give background information about Malala's life

• Introduce all the characters

• Describe the setting in detail

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• To cancel

• To start

• To end

• To delay

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which two choices are a central idea of the text?

• all girls should have an opportunity to receive an education

• people should fight for what they believe in

• sometimes its best to go along with the crowd

• speaking out for what you believe in can cause you to get hurt

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which quotation from the selection best supports the central idea "All girls should have the opportunity to receive an education"?

• "Malala enjoys reading books in her free time."

• "At home in the evenings I wondered what I would do with my life if I couldn’t go to school."

• "Malala's father is a teacher."

• "The world learns about life under Taliban rule."

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The text discusses a series of events in Malala’s life.

Which choices show a cause that leads to an effect from the text.

• Effect- The Taliban targets Malala.

  Cause - Malala's father accidentally reveals her identity.

• Effect- She becomes a famous surgeon.

  Cause - Malala continues to go to school.

• Effect- The world learns about life under Taliban rule

  Cause - Malala keeps a diary of her life in Pakistan.

• Effect- Many girls drop out of school.

  Cause - The Taliban issues an edict that girls can not go to school.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Read the following from paragraphs 16-23.

“It’s so calm today,” I said to Moniba. “Where are all the people?” I don’t remember anything after that, but here’s the story that’s been told to me: Two young men in white robes stepped in front of our truck. “Is this the Khushal School bus?” one of them asked. The driver laughed. The name of the school was painted in black letters on the side. The other young man jumped onto the tailboard and leaned into the back, where we were all sitting. “Who is Malala?” he asked. No one said a word, but a few girls looked in my direction. He raised his arm and pointed at me. Some of the girls screamed, and I squeezed Moniba’s hand. Who is Malala? I am Malala, and this is my story"

What can readers conclude?

• Something happened to Malala's family and the men are there to tell Malala

• Something bad is going to happen

• Malala is going to be arrested

• The men are going steal the bus

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is one way Malala's story has impacted the world?

• It has led to new laws

• It has raised awareness about girls' education

• It has created new schools

• It has changed government policies

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the sentence from a student essay about Malala. Malala’s speech at the united nations was televised on the nbc television station.

Which version of the sentence uses correct capitalization?

• Malala’s speech at the United Nations was televised on the NBC television station.

• malala’s speech at the United Nations was televised on the NBC television station.

• Malala’s speech at the United Nations was televised on the NBC Television Station.

• Malala’s Speech at the United Nations was Televised on the NBC television station.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What information does the map provide?

• Historical events

• Population data

• Weather patterns

• The country of Pakistan and a detailed view of the Swat valley

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which words best describe Malala?

• brave & persistent

• shy & bashful

• careless & thoughtless

• impulsive & lighthearted

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3