I Am Malala Lesson Plan

Not Quite Eye-to-Eye

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will compare two news articles detailing a significant real-world event that takes place in the book.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.9

Structure:

Malala's account of Osama bin Laden's death gives readers the opportunity the consider a perspective on the incident that they may not have considered previously. Before beginning this activity, ask your students to discuss whether they ever really thought about how Pakistanis might feel about the most wanted man in the world living unnoticed in their country for the better part of a decade. Have them consult the text to determine what...