Study and Discussion Guide for I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai

Guide an entire class, small group, or individuals through an enlightening study of the autobiography I Am Malala: The Girl who Stood up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb. Readers will naturally have their own questions as they read and discuss, but these guiding questions will keep readers on track to get the most meaning from this true story of courage and activism. Perfect for an interdisciplinary English/social studies unit, I Am Malala touches on geography, political science, religion, history, and rhetoric, while students gain practice in reading nonfiction that is rife with relevant current events. It invites open discussion of human rights, women’s rights, and the importance of understanding cultures different than our own. Students who have the opportunity to read and discuss this biography will come away with a greater understanding of the world in which they live. An anticipation guide is included with eleven pages of engaging questions to follow all 24 chapters, plus six different Common Core-aligned activities. A full answer key IS NOT PROVIDED, but possible answers are included for the important questions in Part I of the book. The guide is compiled by L Dawn Anderson.
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