Unit 2: I Am Malala

Paragraphs 1-9 are important because they…

• Predict that Malala will be a great mother someday

• Establish what Malala’s life is like

• Explain how Malala learned to cook

• Compare Malala’s life to that of her brother

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.6

Reread paragraphs 16-23, the reader can conclude that…

• Malala likes the girls on the bus.

• Something bad happens to Malala.

• Malala knows the young men

• The girls on the bus are annoyed

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why did Malala's father suggest that she use a fake name in paragraph 48?'

• He didn’t like her real name.

• He thought her real name was too long.

• Hi liked shorter names.

• So that the Taliban wouldn’t know who was writing the dairy.. 

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What was the "pseudonym" that Malala went by when writing.

• Gul Makai,

• Mary Beth

• Balala

• She

Paragraphs 26-63 are organized n a way that…

• Describes the advantages of living in Italy

• Describing the advantages of being a Pakistan boy

• Compare and contrast American schools with Malala’s school

• Describe events in the order they happened

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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

• All citizens should always follow the law.

• Studying outside of school doesn’t matter.

• People should fight for their beliefs.

• Hospital bills are expensive.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.1

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CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the effect of Malala keeping and sharing a diary? 

• Malala drops out of school.

• Other girls drop out of school.

• Malala’s family is angry with her.

• The world learns about life under the Taliban rule. 

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the effect of Malala’s father accidentally revealing her identity?

• Malala is very angry with him.

• The Talabian targets Malala.

• Malala decides to quit school.

• Malala now must sign many autographs

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the effect of the Taliban  issuing an edict that girls cannot attend school.

• Many girls drop out of school.

• The girls decide to dress up as boys.

• Malala moves to a different village.

• Malala drops out of school.

Which word best describes Malala based on this story.

• Boastful

• Reckless

• Shy

• Courageous

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2