Informational Texts

According to Malala, how did the shooting affect her? Cite evidence in your answer.

Summarize Malala's character using specific evidence from this article.

What does the word "ethics" most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

• an understanding between right and wrong

• ability to commit violent acts

• dishonesty

• a sense of cruelty or hatred

Which phrase from the text provides the best clue to the meaning of the word "ethics" as it is used in paragraph 6?

• even terrorists

• destroyed some 1,500 schools

• they never injured a child

• she was a child

What is the effect of Malala's father's account in this news article?

• It allows readers to see that Malala achieved so much due to her strict upbringing and disciplined education.

• It implies that Malala should not be treated as a hero because she is just an ordinary girl with the same problems and concerns as other young women.

• It suggests that Malala's father does not deserve much credit for raising her.

• It provides the perspective of someone who knows her well, and emphasizes the importance of encouraging educational equality.

Why do you think Malala captured international attention?

Do you think that Malala may have turned out differently had her father practiced different kind of parenting techniques? Explain your answer.

Do you agree that Malala is a 'normal, yet powerful' girl? Why or why not?

In the context of this article, what does it mean to be brave? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

How do people overcome adversity? Use evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature or art in your answer.