I Am Malala
The First Day of School
New Kid
Vocab
Bonus (All U2 Topics)
100

A Schoolgirl's Diary is what genre of literature? (what kind?)

Memoir

100

The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 of “The First Day of School” shows that John

really enjoyed his summer before school

100

What genre of literature is 'New Kid'?

Graphic novel

100

If someone's name is unknown for a piece of work, it is considered

anonymous

100

What were the two dishes used as metaphors in "New Kid"?

General Tso's chicken and Pepper Steak beef

200

T/F.

Malala goes to an all-girls school. 

T

200

What is different about this new school year?

they are being integrated into a new school with blacks and whites. there is a lot of tension

200

Based on the setting, which time period would most closely reflect the story?

1. Civil war era

2. Today, 2020's

3. Early 2000's

4. 1950's

3

200

if you stay somewhere longer, you 

linger

200

The model U.N. _____________ is a popular activity across all high schools in the country. 

debate

300
From the introduction, explain what Malala's life is like before the edict. 

ordinary life, went to school, worshipped at mosque

300

Why did the reverends (religious clergy) have to accompany the kids to school?

it was dangerous and there were anti-desegregation protesters along the school route

300

What does Jordan's gran'pa give to him?

Jordan's gran'pa delivers words of the wiser. You don't have to always choose - sometimes let yourself be happy.

300

something that is imposed on you, a rule or set of rules, usually by an authority

edict

300

The emotional state you are in if you are failing a class.

lamenting

400

What does Malala care about most?

Education, especially for disadvantaged girls

400

Which two conflicts are at the center of “The First Day of School”? (Plot conflicts, relating to the characters)

Hint: ____________ vs. _____________

John vs Society

or

John vs his fears

400

In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?

His new friends aren’t friends with each other. They come from different backgrounds

400

to resist an authority

defy

400

Add a compound subject:

like to play Blooket


subject + subject like to play Blooket

500

What can you tell about Malala's parents based on the text?

They want Malala to be brave and speak out against injustice

500

Which two conflicts are at the center of “The First Day of School”? (Plot conflicts, relating to the characters)

Hint: ____________ vs. _____________

John vs Society

or

John vs his fears

500

Based on the character's interactions, what can you tell about Jordan's family?

They are a close-knit, loving family that support each other. 

500

Which word best corresponds with the following sentence?

After the storm, the lake settled into a peaceful tranquility. It's inhabitants slowly crawled out from under their hiding spots and leisurely drifted on the now calm waters.

Serene

500

Where exactly does Malala's story take place? (country, city)

Mingora, Pakistan

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