Malala Newsela Article

What was the main reason the Taliban targeted Malala?

• She was attending school in England

• She spoke out for girls' education

• She was writing a book

• She was friends with President Obama

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How old was Malala when she became famous in Pakistan?

• 15

• 12

• 14

• 11

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Where did Malala continue her education after recovering from the attack?

• Swat Valley, Pakistan

• Birmingham, Pakistan

• Edgbaston, England

• London, England

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What did the Taliban do in the Swat Valley before targeting Malala?

• Built new schools

• Improved school facilities

• Supported education reform

• Started bombing girls' schools

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What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entretain

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Describe how Malala demonstrated resilience in pursuing her education after the attack.

SCR = Short Constructed Response

Sentence 1 → Rephrase question + Answer

Sentence 2 → Lead + Quote

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