Lesson Plan - History Makers: Malala Yousafzai 

Watch a Video: Malala’s Fight for Education
Discuss: Why do you think many people consider Malala an inspiration?  

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know. 

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Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about why education is important to Malala.

1. What is the meaning of the word banned? What clues in the text help you know?
The word banned means “made something illegal or forbidden.” Clues include the word forbade and the clause “going to school became extremely dangerous.”
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2. Why did Malala stop wearing her school uniform? Cite text evidence to support your answer.
Malala stopped wearing her uniform because she didn’t want the Taliban to know she was attending school. The article notes that “Malala and some of her classmates continued to attend—in secret.”
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3. What events led to Malala becoming a target of the Taliban?
Malala became a target of the Taliban after she spoke out in support of girls’ education. She wrote a blog on the topic and gave interviews on TV.
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FEATURED SKILL: Text Evidence
Use the Skill Builder “All About Malala Yousafzai” to have students complete a biographical profile of Malala. 
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