Malala Comprehension Questions

The section "What Could She Do?" helps readers understand...

HINT: Look back in text in the section. You may need to reread.

• how the Taliban's takeover affected life in the Swat Valley.

• what the Swat Valley looks like

• why Malala's father chose to keep his school open.

Consider the subtitle of the article: "The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai's crusade for girls' education" Context clues reveal that CRUSADE means...

• a prize or reward

• unfair treatment

• a major effort to change something

How does the author organize information in the section "Malala's Words"?

• Events are presented in chronological orders (in order!)

• Two things are compared and contrasted

• A problem is presented, followed by solutions

Which words and phrases help you identify the text structures of CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER?

• BBC;New York Times; talk show

• courage; hope; peace

• in May 2009; by August; After that; In 2011; In 2012

Which sentences best summarizes the sections "Voices of Their Own"?

Hint: LOOK BACK, REREAD

• Malala was flown to a hospital in the U.K.

• As Malala recovered in the U.K., people in Pakistan and around the globe spoke out against what happened to her.

• Malala's family joined her in the U.K.

The photo of children holding up pictures of Malala best supports which idea from the article?

• Worldwide, out-of-school rates are high for older children than younger children

• The U.S. has strict schooling laws

• People around the world responded to the Talibans's attack on Malala with anger and support for Malala.