Malala's Story: Finding Evidence in the Text

8th Gradeβ€’20 minutesβ€’1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Learning Objective

I can cite evidence from the text to support my understanding of Malala's experiences.

Key Concepts

Malala launched a sports firm called Recess with her husband to invest in women's sports opportunities because girls in her community were prohibited from playing sports.

Malala's new book, "Finding My Way," discusses her college years, including topics such as friendships, love, and mental health.

Malala encourages students to ask for help and to trust themselves to float through difficult moments, as shared in her book.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. According to the interview, what is one of Malala's favorite things to do when she visits New York?

2. Malala and her husband launched a sports firm called Recess. What is the main goal of this project, as explained in the interview?

3. In the excerpt Malala read from her book, "Finding My Way," what does she encourage students to do when facing an uncertain future?

Educational Video

Malala Yousafzai Is on a Mission to Get More Girls in the Game with Recess (Extended) | Tonight Show

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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