I Am Malala
A Schoolgirl's Diary is what genre of literature? (what kind?)
Memoir
The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 of “The First Day of School” shows that John
really enjoyed his summer before school
What genre of literature is 'New Kid'?
Graphic novel
If someone's name is unknown for a piece of work, it is considered
anonymous
What were the two dishes used as metaphors in "New Kid"?
General Tso's chicken and Pepper Steak beef
T/F.
Malala goes to an all-girls school.
T
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
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
if you stay somewhere longer, you
linger
The model U.N. _____________ is a popular activity across all high schools in the country.
debate
ordinary life, went to school, worshipped at mosque
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
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.
something that is imposed on you, a rule or set of rules, usually by an authority
edict
The emotional state you are in if you are failing a class.
lamenting
What does Malala care about most?
Education, especially for disadvantaged girls
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
In New Kid, what is the conflict that Jordan describes?
His new friends aren’t friends with each other. They come from different backgrounds
to resist an authority
defy
Add a compound subject:
like to play Blooket
subject + subject like to play Blooket
What can you tell about Malala's parents based on the text?
They want Malala to be brave and speak out against injustice
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
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.
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
Where exactly does Malala's story take place? (country, city)
Mingora, Pakistan