Vocabulary
This word means a fixed, oversimplified belief about a group of people.
Stereotype
Correct the sentence and say what grammar is this:
“This exercise is more easier than the last one.”
This exercise is easier than the last one - comparatives
In the intoduction the question or interesting fact might be used as a hook to grab people's attention.
True or false?
True
How many siblings does Malala have?
two younger brothers
In many toy stores, this color is still used to market "girls' toys," while blue is used for "boys' toys."
Pink
This term refers to the roles and behaviors society expects from males and females.
Gender roles
Complete the sentence and say what grammar is this:
“If she ___ (study) harder, she would have passed the exam.”
had studied - third conditional
Which is the stronger topic sentence and why?
A) “There are many problems in society.”
B) “Gender stereotypes limit career opportunities for young people.”
B, because it is specific and clearly introduces the paragraph idea
Malala became the youngest person ever to receive this prestigious international award in 2014.
the Nobel Peace Prize
This 2023 blockbuster movie used a "dream house" and a journey to the "Real World" to critique modern gender roles.
Barbie
Identify BOTH the issue and its cause:
“Girls are less likely to choose careers in engineering because they believe it is not for them.”
Gender inequality caused by stereotypes
Combine using a non-defining relative clause:
“My brother lives in Germany. He is a doctor.”
My brother, who is a doctor, lives in Germany
Where does the thesis go?
Typically, the thesis is stated once, usually at the end of the introduction.
Malala was often compared to this historical Pashtun female figure who rallied troops against the British.
Malalai of Maiwand
Statistically, women make up only about 35% of graduates in these four fields, often abbreviated by this 4-letter acronym.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Which SDG fits BEST and why?
“Ensuring women have equal opportunities in government and leadership.”
SDG 5, gender equality
Choose the correct modal:
“They didn’t answer the phone. They ___ have been sleeping.”
They didn’t answer the phone. They MUST have been sleeping. - modal verb, deduction in the past
What is the main problem?
“Firstly, education is important. Secondly, many people have different opinions. In conclusion, this is a serious issue.”
lack of development / weak supporting details
Malala wrote a blog for the BBC under this pseudonym to hide her identity from the Taliban.
Gul Makai
This specific phrase is used to describe the unfair expectation that girls should be quiet and compliant, while "boys will be boys" when they are loud or messy.
Double standards
Choose the correct term:
“Women and men are paid differently for doing the same job.”
Gender pay gap
Rewrite using a participle clause:
“Because he was tired, he went to bed early.”
Being tired, he went to bed early? (or: Tired, he went to bed early)
Identify TWO problems:
“In conclusion, new ideas were discussed. Also, this topic is important.”
lack of summary of main points and weak/unclear final statement
This is the name of the radio station/personality (often called "Radio Mullah") who spread extremist propaganda in the Swat Valley.
Maulana Fazlullah
This is the unfair expectation that a boy should never cry or show sadness because it makes him look "weak."
Toxic masculinity