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I am Malala

Essential Questions • 1. Is it your responsibility to change society? • 2. will inequality always be an issue? • 3. when is giving up acceptable?

Prologue 1. What do you learn about Malala in this chapter? One thing I learned about Malala in this chapter was 1. What are you wondering about her that she has not yet shared? One thing I am still wondering about Malala is 1. For what reason does Malala say she was nearly killed? The reason Malala says she was nearly killed was 1. What does Malala miss about her home in Pakistan? A few things Malala says she misses about her home in Pakistan are

Chapter 1: “Free as a bird” How is Malala treated differently than other girls in her village in Pakistan? • What are Malala’s feelings about the opportunities available to girls and women? • What is a burqa? What are Malala’s feelings about wearing a head covering? • What does Malala’s father do for work? How has this affected Malala’s life?

Chapter 2: “Dreams” • Describe the trips that Malala and her family take to see relatives in the Shangla countryside. • How is life in the country different than Malala’s life in Mingora? Use specific details from the text to support your answer.

Chapter 3: “The Magic Pencil” • What does the name of this chapter refer to? Infer why it is important enough to be the title of this chapter. • Would you describe Malala’s family as greedy or generous? Why?

Chapter 4: “A Warning from God” • What frightening event occurs in this chapter? How do people respond? • Who provides the most help to those who suffer this disaster? How does Malala describe this group and what does it mean? • What do you predict will happen now that groups like this are more present in Pakistan?

Chapter 5: “The Frist Direct Threat” • Describe what happens when the mufti shows up at Malala’s door. • Why do some people in Malala’s town believe that Malala’s family is “un-Islamic”?

Chapter 6: “Radio Mullah” • Who is the Radio Mullah and what are his beliefs? • Why are the girls in Malala’s school worried about the Radio Mullah?

Chapter 7: “The Taliban in Swat” • How did the Taliban begin to grow in Pakistan? What did the government do? • What did some of the girls at school start doing? What did the Radio Mullah say about it? • What does Malala’s father do to stand out against the Taliban? • What happens when Malala’s cousin is driving Malala and her mother, and they are randomly stopped by the Taliban? • Describe the note found on the door to Malala’s home.

Chapter 8: “No One is Safe” • What did Malala’s father write in the newspaper and what did others think about it? • Who is returning to run in the election? Why does this give Malala hope? • What horrible even makes it fell like no one is safe?

Chapter 9: “Candy from the Sky” • What is the title of this chapter about? • Why has the army come to visit Swat? • What happens that causes a bright light to flash across the sky? What do Malala and her family do? • Describe the fighting between the army and the Taliban. How does Malala respond to it?

Chapter 10: “What Terrorism Feels Like” • Why does Malala look up to her new teacher, Madam Maryam? • What things were seen as haram, or forbidden under Islamic law? Name at least. • How does Malala describe terrorism? How is it different from war?

Chapter 11: “A Chance to Speak” • Describe what happens when Malala and her classmates plan an assembly at school. • What does Malala do in the mirror? What does she think this might mean about her?

Chapter 12: “A Schoolgirl’s Diary” • What does the Radio Mullah announce in late December? What does this mean for Malala? • What does Malala agree to do for the BBC? • How does Malala keep her project a secret? How does everyone find out?

Chapter 13: “Class Dismissed” • What does Malala say to reporters about her education? • Describe Malala’s last days of school.

Chapter 14: “Secret School” • What does Malala learn from when she has to stay home from school? • What happens to allow Malala go back to school?

Chapter 15: “Peace” • What happened that made the people of Mingora believe there would be peace? • What is Sharia? • What actually happens after the government imposes Sharia on the people of Mingora? • What happens when Sufi Mohammad comes to Mingora to give a speech? What does he say in his speech? • After the speech, what does Malala’s mother decide to do?

Chapter 16: “Displaced” • Describe the journey Malala’s family takes to Shangla? • Why are Malala’s relatives surprised they came to Shangla? • How is school different in the country than in Mingora where Malala came from? • What news does the army announce? How do Malala and her family feel? • What does Malala ask of the U. S. Ambassador and how does he react?

Chapter 17: “Home” • Describe what Malala and her family find when they return home to Mingora. • Describe what Malala and her father find when they return to the Kushal School. • What does Malala realize about her future career from this experience? What makes her realize it?

Chapter 18: “A Humble Request and a Strange Peace” • What does Malala wish she could change about her appearance and why? • What happened in Swat the Taliban again blamed on people’s enjoyment of “non. Muslim” activities? • Why is Malala worried about her father?

Chapter 19: “Good News at Last” • Describe the awards that Malala receives. • How do Malala’s friends react to her achievements? • What does Malala’s father see as a bad omen and why?

Chapter 20: “ A Death Threat Against Me” • Describe the death threat that Malala receives. • How does Malala react to the death threat? • Why does she say she cannot act with violence? • What does Malala say she would do if a Taliban tries to kill her?

Chapter 21: “The Promise of Spring” • Describe the field trip that Malala and her classmates go on. • What exciting thing is happening for Malala’s mother? • What happened after the field trip? What does Malala realize that it means?

Chapter 22: “Omens” • How old does someone have to be considered an adult in Malala’s culture? • Describe some of the bad omens, or signs, that Malala, her family, and/or her teachers experience.

Chapter 23: “A Day Like Any Other” • Describe the day “like any other” that Malala describes in this chapter. Use specific text evidence • What happens after Malala and the other girls have boarded the bus? • What does Malala remember about that day?

Chapter 24: “A Place Called Birmingham” • When Malala first wakes up, what does she see and hear? How does she feel? • When she wakes again, what happens? What is she worried about? • What does the doctor tell Malala? • Describe Malala’s mental state. What is she confused about?

Chapter 25: “Problems, Solutions” • What is Malala most worried about her stay in the hospital, besides the safety of her family? • How does Malala finally start to feel relief from her worries? • What happens at the end of the chapter?

Chapter 26: “A Hundred Questions” • What new note does Malala write in her notebook? • Describe what happens when Malala gets what she request in her notebook?

Chapter 27: “Passing the Hours” • How does Malala pass the time in the hospital waiting for her family to arrive? • What does Malala find out about what has happened to her since she was shot?

Chapter 28: “We Are All Here Now” • What does Malala finally do when she sees her family for the first time? Why do you think she does? • How does Malala’s family feel about the changes in her face? How about Malala?

Chapter 29: “Filling in the Blanks” • What does Malala learn she missed while she was in a coma? Go back through the chapter and write out all the events that you find.

Chapter 30: “Messages from around the World” • Describe the mail that Malala gets while she is in the hospital. How much does she get, what does she get, and from whom? • Which famous people wrote about Malala in their social media accounts?

Chapter 31: “A Bittersweet Day” • Describe the trip that Malala and her mother take to the Botanical Gardens. • Who comes to visit Malala in the hospital? What does he do? What else does he say? • Why is this a bittersweet day?

Chapter 32: “Miracles” • What happens at the beginning of the chapter? How is Malala’s life different now? • What does Malala learn about her school from Moniba? • Name some of the miracles Malala shares.

Chapter 33: “The New Place” • What are some of the big differences between Malala’s hometown and Birmingham? • What does Malala appreciate about her new home and what does she miss? • Why is Malala finding it hard to make new friends in Birmingham?

Chapter 34: “The One Thing We All Know” • Why do Malala’s parents get sad sometimes? • What do they do to lift everyone’s spirits? • What has Malala’s father begun doing around the house?

Chapter 35: “Anniversary” • What do journalists often ask Malala? • How does Malala respond to these questions?

Chapter 36: “One Girl Among Many” • What was Malala’s gift on her 16 th birthday? • What does Malala think of the United States? • What does Malala say in her speech?

Epilogue: “October 2015” • Why is Malala still in a lot of danger and cannot go back to Pakistan? • Describe the day that Malala learned she had won the Nobel Peace Prize. • What is still sad for Malala even though she is grateful for her life? • What do you think is Malala’s most important characteristic?