Text Structure/Author's Purpose
What information does the map provide?
a) A detailed view of Malala’s city of Mingora
b) Only the major cities of Pakistan
c) The country of Pakistan and a detailed view of the Swat valley
d) The areas of Pakistan the Taliban controlled in 2008
c) The country of Pakistan and a detailed view of the Swat valley (it shows where the story takes place/the setting).
Based on paragraphs 16–23, the reader can conclude that —
a) Malala believes that girls are safe
b) the girls on the bus distrust Malala
c) Malala recognizes the young men
d) Something bad happens to Malala
d) Something bad happens to Malala
What is a prefix?
The word part at the beginning of a word
un- = Not opposite of or to reverse
re- = Again, back
in-, im-, il-, ir-, de-, an- = Not, opposite of
The introductory paragraphs 1–9 are important because they
a) Explain why men are looking for Malala
b) Establish what Malala's life is like
c) Predict that Malala will become famous
d) Compare Malala’s life to that of her brother
b) Establish what Malala's life is like
Which two words best describe Malala, based on the selection?
a) shy
b) Boastful
c) courageous
d) determined
c) courageous
d) determined
What is a suffix?
*BONUS points if you can name some common ones and their meaning!
The word tart at the end of a word?
Why did the author choose to put a quote from the Quran in paragraph 45?
This quote shows WHY Malala's mother allowed her to take on such a dangerous responsibility (write the diary).
Which is a central idea of the selection?
a) Citizens should follow the law.
b) People should fight for their beliefs.
c) Governments should protect people.
d) Children should work hard in school.
b) People should fight for their beliefs.
What is a root/base word?
The central part of the word that contains the core (main) meaning.
Chose the quote that BEST shows WHY Malala initially volunteered to write the diary.
A. "I was only eleven, but I said, 'Why not me?'” (45).
B. "My father had always stood by me. Could I stand by him?" (45).
C. "I would do anything to be able to continue going to school" (45).
D. "But first we went to my mother. If she was afraid, I wouldn’t do it" (45-46).
C. "I would do anything to be able to continue going to school" (45).
The author wrote her diary entries under a false name mainly because
a) She feared her father would punish her
b) She did not want her friends to be envious of her
c) She feared the Taliban would punish her for speaking out
c) She feared the Taliban would punish her for speaking out
What does the Greek prefix pseudo- mean in the word pseudonym in paragraph 48?
a) New
b) False
c) Writing
d) First
b) False
Read the sentence from a student essay. After Malala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the uk. Which version of the sentence uses correct capitalization?
a) After Malala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the Uk.
b) After Malala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the UK.
c) After Malala was shot, she was flown to a Military Hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the uk.
d) After Malala was shot, she was flown to a Military Hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the UK.
b) After Malala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the UK.
Cause = Malala keeps a diary of her life in Pakistan.
Effect = ?
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Cause = Malala’s father accidentally reveals her identity.
Effect = ?
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Cause = The Taliban issues an edict that girls cannot attend school.
Effect = ?
Cause = Malala keeps a diary of her life in Pakistan.
Effect = The world learns about life under Taliban rule.
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Cause = Malala’s father accidentally reveals her identity.
Effect = The Taliban targets Malala
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Cause = The Taliban issues an edict that girls cannot attend school.
Effect = Many girls stop coming to school
Which is a central idea of the selection?
a) Wartime can be a huge distraction for those who are affected by it.
b) All girls should have the opportunity to receive an education.
c) Friendship is important for children living in stressful circumstances.
d) People can become used to things that may seem terrifying at first.
b) All girls should have the opportunity to receive an education.
Read the sentence from paragraph 35. School had been due to end the first week of January for our usual winter break, so my father decided to postpone the holiday.
The prefix post- means “after.” That helps you understand the word postpone means —
a) delay
b) distract
c) capture
d) entertain
a) delay
Read the sentence from a student essay about Malala. Malala’s speech at the united nations was televised on the nbc television station. Which version of the sentence uses correct capitalization?
a) Malala’s speech at the united nations was televised on the Nbc Television Station.
b) Malala’s speech at the united nations was televised on the NBC television station.
c) Malala’s speech at the United Nations was televised on the Nbc television station.
d) Malala’s speech at the United Nations was televised on the NBC television station.
d) Malala’s speech at the United Nations was televised on the NBC television station.