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.

• terrorist 
• inspiration

Set a Purpose for Reading

As students read, have them think about why education is important to Malala.

1. Why did going to school become dangerous for Malala when she was 10?
In 2007, a terrorist group called the Taliban took control of the area where Malala lived. The Taliban said girls couldn’t go to school. They threatened or punished people who disobeyed them.
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2. How did Malala show courage?
Malala showed courage when she went to school despite the Taliban’s rules, when she wrote a blog about dangers she faced, and when she spoke on TV about going to school.
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3. How does Malala continue the work she began when she was younger?
Malala has traveled to speak out in support of education. She and her father started the Malala Fund to help kids around the world go to school.
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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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