I am Malala

The introductory paragraphs 1–9 are important because they —

• predict that Malala will be famous

• establish what Malala’s life is like

• explain why men are looking for Malala

• compare Malala’s life to that of her brother

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Based on paragraphs 16–23, the reader can conclude that —

• Malala believes the girls are safe

• something bad happens to Malala

• Malala recognizes the young men

• the girls on the bus distrust Malala

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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Paragraphs 25–63 are organized in a way that —

• compares and contrasts different points of view

• describes the disadvantages of being a girl in Pakistan

• compares and contrasts life before and after the Taliban

• describes events in the order in which they happened

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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 sentence from a student essay below. 

After Mala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the uk. 

Which sentence shows the errors in the student sentence corrected?

• After Malala was shot, she was flown to a Military Hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the uk.

• After Malala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the Uk.

• After Malala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the UK.

• After Malala was shot, she was flown to a Military Hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the UK.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

• Citizens should follow the law.

• People should fight for their beliefs.

• Children should work hard in school.

• Governments should protect people.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the sentence from a student essay about Malala. 

Malala’s speech at the united nations was televised on the nbc television station.

Which sentence shows the errors in the student sentence corrected?

• 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

Cause and Effect

Mark the answer that shows which cause leads to the effect. 

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

• The Taliban targets Malala.

• Many girls drop out of school.

• The world learns about life under Taliban rule.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Cause and Effect

Mark the answer that shows which cause leads to the effect. 

Cause: Malala father accidentally reveals her identity.

• The Taliban targets Malala.

• Many girls drop out of school.

• The world learns about her life under Taliban

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Cause and Effect

Mark the answer that shows which cause leads to the effect. 

Cause: The Taliban issues an edict that girls cannot attend school. 

• The Taliban targets Malala.

• Many girls drop out of school.

• The world learns about life under Taliban rule.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which two words best describe Malala, based on the selection?

• Boastful

• Courageous

• Determined

• Reckless

• Shy

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2