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Teaching nonfiction elements through I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and nonfiction elements reading unit This I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai  Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading-response-focused format with this historical fiction book. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common core reading nonfiction and main writing standard. These units were designed because I didn't want to just “hit” the standards. I wanted to dig deep into every single standard multiple times throughout the year. The backbone of these units is The Socratic Seminar, which pushes students to have discussions with their peers about the novels (by using the guiding and interpretive questions provided) while using text-based evidence and critical thinking. Here's what you'll get:  I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai 28 Lesson Reading Unit Teacher answer keys and vocabulary for all lessons. 7+ Reading Response Examples for teachers and students to reference. 8+ Nonfiction Elements Mini-Anchor Charts or Student Reference Pages 30+ Reading Response Graphic Organizers 40+ page Implementation Teachers Guide: Socratic Seminar, Tips and Tricks, Pacing, Student Examples, FAQs, scripted lesson examples, etc. PowerPoint, JPEG, and PDF Display slides for all Guiding and Interpretive Questions Digital Student Reading Response Notebooks Editable PowerPoint Reading Response Rubrics: Differentiated by grade level. Editable PowerPoint Literary Nonfiction Reading Response Rubrics: Differentiated by grade level. Small group and individual conference teacher forms Students' thinking and discussions build a strong foundation of understanding for their reading responses (which will blow you away because of how much they grow throughout the year). This unit teaches your students about every single sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade CCSS nonfiction standard in an engaging and thought-provoking unit, and all the work is done for you. The 28 lesson plans are: I Am Malala Day 1: Central Idea I Am Malala Day 2: Author’s Purpose I Am Malala Day 3: Key Concepts I Am Malala Day 4: Key Concepts I Am Malala Day 5: Time Periods I Am Malala Day 6: Text -Based Evidence I Am Malala Day 7: World Building I Am Malala Day 8: World Building I Am Malala Day 9: Nonfiction Text Structures I Am Malala Day 10: Nonfiction Text Features I Am Malala Day 11: Reading Inferences I Am Malala Day 12: Reading Inferences I Am Malala Day 13: Central Idea and Summary I Am Malala Day 14: Central Idea Development I Am Malala Day 15: Nonfiction Text Features I Am Malala Day 16: Literary Devices I Am Malala Day 17: Mood and Tone I Am Malala Day 18: Point of View I Am Malala Day 19: Point of View I Am Malala Day 20: Nonfiction Elements I Am Malala Day 21: Autobiography Elements  Am Malala Day 22: Analyzing Quotes in Text I Am Malala Day 23: Text Evidence I Am Malala Day 24: Character Development I Am Malala Day 25: Text Evidence I Am Malala Day 26: Nonfiction Text Sections I Am Malala Day 27: Primary and Secondary Sources I Am Malala Day 28: Multimedia Comparison Bonus Lesson One: Objective Summaries In this unit, your students will get tons of support and conversations from their peers, will be exposed to literature and vocabulary at or above their grade level, and become part of a reading community. Yet it still allows you to work with groups of students at their particular reading levels. Prep is quick and easy... Just review the guiding questions, print or display any reference materials, and you're ready for an engaging and results-producing class period! There is no fluff and no busy work in my reading units. TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amy S. says, "OBSESSED!!!! I am teaching summer school and I'm normally a math teacher but I am also teaching them ELA. I found this and I honestly wish I taught ELA so I could buy the rest of the novel studies and do them! This is the way you should teach ELA. Easily able to teach all standards through reading notebook, vocabulary, discussion. Lesson plans are soooo thorough. I highly suggest all upper elementary ELA teachers look into your resources!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah V. says, "I really appreciate how this unit is organized and how thought-provoking it has been. We are only a few days in and the students are loving the socratic seminar setup and I, being a newbie with this type of discussion setup, am enjoying all of the instructions and lack of busy work for students to just get done. I'll be purchasing more for the novels that I teach! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Krista L. says, "Students are thrilled to be talking about the book instead of doing a ton of comprehension questions. My students’ writing improved because they are hyper-focused on answering the discussion question and are actually using textual evidence to answer, because instead of 5-10 questions, they have one. The vocabulary and extra comprehension questions are very useful as well.

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This engaging novel, I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, will really get your students thinking. It’s perfect to engage students in higher order thinking and discussion activities. This is also a great novel to teach the skill of using evidence from the text to support opinions. This is NOT for the young reader's edition. This unit can be used to teach the novel as an entire class, in literature circles or individually. I have NOT included lesson plans in this unit. How long it takes will really depend on how much reading students do outside of the classroom. I have included plenty of chapter questions and vocabulary assignments for even the most advanced classrooms. You may choose to shorten these if you want to finish in a quicker time frame. There are chapter questions for all 24 chapters. There are three sections of vocabulary along with activities. An answer key is included for all questions, vocabulary assignments, quizzes and the final test. I hope you enjoy this unit, I know my students did. Please Note: This is for the original version of the novel, not the young reader's edition. You may also be interested in: The Boy in the Black Suit The Nickel Boys All American Boys Among the Hidden Ghost Novel Study Unit for ANY novel Scythe

I am Malala is an empowering story that encourages high ordered thinking skills and in depth conversations among students. This is a unit plan that was designed to guide students through the novel starting with building background knowledge to applying and evaluating the themes of the Malala's stor...

This product is sure to engage your students and get them talking about complex ideas and world events. I am Malala is an empowering story that encourages high ordered thinking and in depth conversations among students. This is a unit plan that was designed to guide students through the novel starting with building background knowledge to applying and evaluating the themes of the Malala's story with a variety of conclusion activities! The wide variety of activities will encourage students to analyze the events that changed Malala's life in a split second and what it means to be courageous. Common Core Aligned. Please Note: This is for the Young Reader's Edition Be sure to check out my other Novel Studies: The Cay Chasing Lincoln's Killer I am Malala (created for 9th and up)

This product is perfect to supplement any lessons about Malala Yousafzai. This can be used as a preview to a new unit, to review an old unit, study for an upcoming test, homework, or as easy to implement sub plans! The perfect way to increase reading comprehension while teaching important historical events! Just in time for Women’s History Month! This product includes: A one page reading all about Malala Yousafzai Your choice between 10 multiple choice or written response comprehension questions (perfect for differentiation!) Your choice between written response vocabulary worksheet or a vocabulary matching worksheet for 8 vocabulary terms A creative writing prompt Answer Keys for all!

Looking for a fun activity to engage your students after finishing the novel? This color by code assesses character understanding for the novel I Am Malala (Young Reader';s Edition) by Malala Yousafzai. This product includes the answer key. This product is a PDF.Check out my chapter quizzes for this...

Looking for a quick and easy way to check student's comprehension? These little chapter quizzes include comprehension questions for I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai (Young Readers Edition). Each quiz is short, simple and easy to grade! What's included: Comprehension questions for each section. Sections are approx. 2-4 chapters or 15 pages long. (12 quizzes, Guided Reading level Z) Student cover page End of book test (1 page long) Free digital version of the comprehension questions and test (made for Google Slides) Answer keys In each quiz there are fill in the blank and multiple choice questions. There is also one deeper level question to get students thinking about the book. (These make great discussion questions for small groups!) Looking for more DIGITAL PRODUCTS? Click Here! Looking for another book? Follow me and be notified first when they become available. All new products are 50% off for the first 24 hours! Earn TPT cash by leaving feedback. Each review earns you points toward your next TPT purchase, and I love hearing from you! Please feel free to contact me with any questions! Thank you so much, Lindsey Graf Try a free sample of the I Am Malala quizzes- Click Here! _________________________________________________________________ multiple choice test, Quick little quiz, character, summer reading, chapter activities, book, final test, young readers edition, I Am Malala, Malalla, Malia, Malla, The girl who stood up for education, the girl who was shot by the Taliban, human rights , women's rights, girl's education, questions, novel study, literature circle ideas, literature circle

This novel study package includes more than 50 pages of ready-to-go teaching resources! The following materials are included with your purchase: - Prezi to be used throughout the novel study: includes pre-reading value line discussion, background information regarding the Pashtunwali Code and Muslim prayer practices, and three projects to be done at different points in your instruction - Project #1: PARENTAL DIARY PROJECT - Students create a book-style diary using one of Malala's parent's points of view - Project #2: ME IN THREE - Students reflect on the idea of personal identity, as Malala does when she's called an "IDP," or Internally Displaced Person. - Project #3: MY LIFE IN A BAG - Students must pretend that they are leaving their homes, and physically pack a backpack with their most vital possessions. - Vocabulary activities for the entire novel - Study guide with characterization and theme activities, quote analysis, and discussion questions* *DISCLAIMER: The study guide included with this package is designed to be used in coordination with the YOUNG READER'S EDITION of the novel. The handouts will still work for you if you're using the adult version of the text in class, but unfortunately, the page numbers in that version of the text will not be the same as those listed on the actual handouts.

Social Studies is made easy with this Malala Yousafzai Biography Unit Pack! This biography unit pack is an easy, low-prep way to teach your students about the life and accomplishments of Malala Yousafzai. Your students will read a biography passage about Malala Yousafzai's life. Then, they will use what they’ve learned to complete a variety of activities. They will complete this biography unit with a better understanding of Malala Yousafzai's life and her contributions to aviation and women’s history. This fun biography unit pack includes black and white clip art so that your students can color the images as they work through the material. This Malala Yousafzai biography unit pack includes: Biography passage Graphic organizer Writing worksheets Word search Opinion writing activity Timeline activity Assessment & answer key Posters KWL chart Was/wanted/had activity Trading cards Bookmarks Engage your students during Women’s History Month or all year long with this low-prep biography unit. Do your standards cover Women’s History Month? Then this resource is perfect for your social studies block! Not only is this resource engaging and interactive, but it also covers everything you need to teach a biography unit about Malala Yousafzai! _______________________________________ TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A great resource to match our curriculum study of historical figures. Thank you!!! – Buyer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great resource to use! Easy and perfect to add to an existing lesson or on its own. – Aimee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My younger EFL students love these biography packs, which we used as part of our social studies block. Thanks for sharing, really great and accessible activities. – Mina

I Am Malala Young Reader's Edition Novel Study Unit (Digital Notebook) and Text Dependent Analysis Essay contains everything you need to cover this memoir. Engage your students with this interactive notebook that covers all 6 parts of Malala's moving memoir. Part-by-part interactive notebook pages c...

Malala Yousafzai is a role model and advocate for women's' access to education, and her memoir, I Am Malala, further advocates by sharing her story. The thematic anticipation guide is perfect for both the young reader's edition and the full length novel. It also works for social studies at the beginning of studying Malala Yousafzai's story. This reading strategy resource is designed to get students thinking about the thematic connections before, during, and after reading a novel. It provides a systematic way to engage in literary analysis discussions and thematic writing throughout the novel. Also, it's intended to encourage students to justify their thinking, using the C.A.F.E. strategy, which is included. Not only will this strategy get students engaged in the novel’s big ideas, but it will guide their purpose for reading and encourage them to synthesize throughout reading the text. Download includes: - *NEW* Free link to video instructions  - Anticipation guide: Including 10 strong statements and space for students to justify their thinking. (2 pages)   -*NEW* - Thematic Analysis Guide for during and after reading to document relevant text evidence and synthesize thinking. This tool may be the start of a literary analysis paper. (1 page)  - C.A.F.E. poster/handout - This is a strategy to support your thinking and can also be enlarged for an anchor chart. (1 page)  - Detailed differentiated suggestions  - Directions include how to scaffold up and down to meet the differentiated needs of your students. (1 page)  You might also be interested in amore detailed resource for how authors support their thinking. Relevant Standards: (including, but not limited to) make predictions before reading, confirm or correct predictions after reading, infer themes across text, connect text to society, self, and texts, support thinking with relevant text evidence, justify opinions with a variety of evidence,   If you're looking for other literacy ideas, let's connect! - Find more literacy ideas atw ww.mrspricewrites.com. - Follow on mrspricewrites onI nstagram,P interest,T witter, andF acebook. I appreciate all TPT followers -follow me here!

I Am Malala- Young Reader's Edition. This Novel Study Unit for I Am Malala is excellent for distance and hybrid learning. Engage your students with this interactive notebook that covers all 6 parts of Malala's moving memoir. Part-by-part interactive notebook pages challenge students to dig deep into...

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Young Readers Edition is a great nonfiction novel to read for middle/high school. This novel study contains questions which include the following types: *Summarizing *Citing evidence *Figurative language *Predicting *Imagery *Cause/effect *Vocabulary *Characterization *Conflict *Determining important information *Point-of-view *Inference This resource allows students to practice citing evidence correctly and identifying evidence to support claims. It also has students identifying figurative language. Each chapter has vocabulary words to go with it.

Your download will come with a full page of comprehension questions appropriate for upper elementary. It also includes an answer key. This product is a FREE SAMPLE from my full day of plans for Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai. The full plans include an activity for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and a hallway display! See that version here! Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class. All activities remain the same. **************************************************************************************************************************************************** Looking for more FULL DAY of lesson plans? Check out these titles below! Creepy Carrots Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot Malala's Magic Pencil Henry's Freedom Box Martin's Big Words Thank You, Sarah (Thanksgiving themed!) Molly's Pilgrim (Thanksgiving themed!) The Legend of the Poinsettia (Christmas themed!) Red and Lulu (Christmas themed!)

You get everything you need for the price of less than one novel. My lesson plans are very detailed. They expose students to many literary devices and essential questions used to make a story come to life . This novel study includes: • A Teacher’s Guide (objectives, discussion questions, and answer keys) • A Student’s Guide (essential questions, vocabulary, projects/activities) • CCSS Reading/Writing/Language Standards • Literary Devices Definitions (i.e. Theme, Conflict, Symbolism, etc.) • Teacher Tips for a Successful Book Discussion • Additional Novel-Specific Handouts (including Stages of a Hero's Journey) Visit my wide variety of Novels Lesson Plans on Teachers Pay Teachers, as well as my book, "Creative Curriculum Extenders: Differentiated Projects for the Language Arts Classroom" published by Prufrock Press Inc.

This Malala Yousafzai Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, author, and world activist. Celebrate Women's History Month with this biography study! This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has...

This unit was designed specifically to align to the common core standards and comes with and without the GATE depth and complexity symbols. Complete with an introductory ppt presentation, novel study pages, section quizzes, a final project, and essay options for every type of writing. This novel is a beautiful story of Malala, a young girl shot by the Taliban for standing up for education. It handles a sensitive topic beautifully and is an eye-opening, mind-expanding novel absolutely critical for a global citizen to experience. This unit includes: *12 pages (back to back, for a total of 24) of novel study *Novel study pages for download available both with and without depth and complexity symbols *5 section quizzes- one for each section of the novel *Section quiz answer keys (for multiple choice questions) *A final project outline *Final essay prompts- one for each type of writing (opinion, persuasive, narrative, informative) This is my absolute favorite novel to read with my class each year and I hope that you and your students get as much out of it as we always do! ***Newly updated to include novel study answer key***

NOW DIGITAL! This unit includes a link to a Google Slides and Google Docs student work packet. This product is a literature circle novel unit for the book, "I Am Malala." It breaks the book into sections and provides space for: Summary Comprehension Questions Student Question/Answer Vocabulary Enrichment Graphic Organizer or Tech Connection This is a great unit that I use in my own classroom. It is ready to go right out of the printer and provides the teacher with helpful ideas and links. It is aligned with the Common Core Reading- Grades 5-8. It also includes a study guide and end-of-unit test, as well as an Answer Key. I hope you enjoy teaching this book and find this to be a helpful resource. Please check out my other literature units, including my unit for "Other Words For Home."

Social Studies is made easy with this Malala Yousafzai Biography Unit Pack!  This biography unit pack is an easy, low-prep way to teach your students about the life and accomplishments of Malala Yousafzai. Your students will read a biography passage about Malala Yousafzai's life. Then, they will use what they’ve learned to complete a variety of activities. They will complete this biography unit with a better understanding of Malala Yousafzai's life and her contributions to aviation and women’s history. This fun biography unit pack includes black and white clip art so that your students can color the images as they work through the material. Teaching about women’s history this year? Don’t miss out on the bundle! Save 20% when you buy the women’s history bundle. This Malala Yousafzai biography unit pack includes: Biography passage Graphic organizer Writing worksheets Word search Opinion writing activity Timeline activity Assessment & answer key Posters KWL chart Was/wanted/had activity Trading cards Bookmarks Engage your students during Women’s History Month or all year long with this low-prep biography unit. Do your standards cover Women’s History Month? Then this resource is perfect for your social studies block! Not only is this resource engaging and interactive, but it also covers everything you need to teach a biography unit about Malala Yousafzai! _______________________________________ TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A great resource to match our curriculum study of historical figures. Thank you!!! – Buyer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great resource to use! Easy and perfect to add to an existing lesson or on its own. – Aimee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My younger EFL students love these biography packs, which we used as part of our social studies block. Thanks for sharing, really great and accessible activities. – Mina ___________________________________ Having difficulty with a file? Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask a question on the Q& A tab before leaving feedback. Copyright © A Page Out of History. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

I have always been intrigued by people who are willing to stand up for their beliefs, especially when it puts them in harms way. Teaching students about the world around them means that we need to b

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Looking for a way to inspire your students to be bold and fearless? Look no further than the Malala Yousafzai timeline poster! This eye-catching and informative poster highlights the remarkable life of Malala, from her childhood in Pakistan to her groundbreaking work as an advocate for girls' education around the world. With stunning graphics and key milestones along her journey, this poster is the perfect addition to any classroom, inspiring students to pursue their own passions and stand up for what they believe in. Don't miss out on the chance to bring Malala's inspiring story to life in your classroom today! "You will receive a Malala Yousafzai Timeline Poster in both PDF and JPG formats. The poster comes in two sizes: 8.5 x 11 inches and 46 x 33 inches (banner size)." ⭐️⭐️ Please leave a comment below to let me know what you think. Thank you!! Have fun and enjoy! ___________________RETURNS_______________ There are no returns when purchasing a digital download. Please If you have any problems downloading your files after purchase, contact me and I'll be happy to help you. -------------------COPYRIGHT NOTICE---------------------------- This license is for personal use only. Commercial use is not allowed!

A short and fun anticipation guide for I am Malala. First, assesses to see the students' knowledge of some necessary vocabulary. Then, gets them thinking about some of the topics in the book. I really appreciate feedback if you love it or think something needs improving. :)

Social Studies is made easy with this Malala Yousafzai Biography Unit Pack!  This biography unit pack is an easy, low-prep way to teach your students about the life and accomplishments of Malala Yousafzai. Your students will read a biography passage about Malala Yousafzai's life. Then, they will use what they’ve learned to complete a variety of activities. They will complete this biography unit with a better understanding of Malala Yousafzai's life and her contributions to aviation and women’s history. This fun biography unit pack includes black and white clip art so that your students can color the images as they work through the material. Teaching about women’s history this year? Don’t miss out on the bundle! Save 20% when you buy the women’s history bundle. This Malala Yousafzai biography unit pack includes: Biography passage Graphic organizer Writing worksheets Word search Opinion writing activity Timeline activity Assessment & answer key Posters KWL chart Was/wanted/had activity Trading cards Bookmarks Engage your students during Women’s History Month or all year long with this low-prep biography unit. Do your standards cover Women’s History Month? Then this resource is perfect for your social studies block! Not only is this resource engaging and interactive, but it also covers everything you need to teach a biography unit about Malala Yousafzai! _______________________________________ TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A great resource to match our curriculum study of historical figures. Thank you!!! – Buyer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great resource to use! Easy and perfect to add to an existing lesson or on its own. – Aimee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My younger EFL students love these biography packs, which we used as part of our social studies block. Thanks for sharing, really great and accessible activities. – Mina ___________________________________ Having difficulty with a file? Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask a question on the Q& A tab before leaving feedback. Copyright © A Page Out of History. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

This biography of education activist Malala Yousafzai includes informational texts, and activities that begins with a pre-reading activity regarding activism. Many students may not be familiar with the meaning of the word are even how activism relates to many historical figures they might have already studied (such as Martin Luther King, Jr.). Discussion of the topics on the graphic organizer is a great way to introduce the concept and discuss the forms activism takes. Later, after the students have read the passages, it would be great to again refer to the topic and talk about why Malala is considered an activist and the methods that she has used and uses today. (The activist activity page is not numbered so that it can be used at any time, before, during or after the passages are read.) This resource includes two reading passages, both about a page and a half in length. Both texts are illustrated and both include a vocabulary activity and a separate page of comprehension/opinion questions. Student work concludes with a short M/C quiz that covers both reading texts. A full answer key is supplied for all objective work. The first passage begins with Malala’s early life in Pakistan and the suppression of female education and ends with her identity as a blogger being revealed. Part 2 deals with her being shot, her recovery in England, and her life today. It includes information on the awards she has been given. I also have a similar resource in my store for students in grades 7-9. Please have a look at it here: Introducing Malala Yousafzai Both resources may be purchased together at a discounted price: Malala Yousafzai Biography Differentiation Bundle Please have a look at other biographical units available in my store: Abraham Lincoln Alexander Graham Bell Amelia Earhart Anne Frank Anne Frank Helen Keller Harriet Tubman Bundle Autumn Peltier Beethoven Benjamin Franklin Charles Darwin Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol Clara Barton Edison Bell Franklin Inventors Bundle Elizabeth Blackwell Florence Nightingale Ferdinand Magellan Frederick Douglass Galileo Gregor Mendel Greta Thunberg Harriet Tubman Helen Keller Henry Hudson Jackie Robinson Jacques Cartier Jane Goodall J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling Roald Dahl and Charles Dickens British Authors Bundle Johannes Gutenberg John Cabot John Lewis John A. Macdonald (Sir) John McCrae (In Flanders Fields) King Tut Laura Ingalls Wilder Leonardo da Vinci Lewis and Clark Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea Bundle Marco Polo Mark Twain Martin Luther King Jr Mother Teresa Nelson Mandela Oskar Schindler Paul Revere Rachel Carson Roald Dahl Rosa Parks Sacagawea Samuel de Champlain Sojourner Truth Solomon Northup 12 Years a Slave Tecumseh Thomas Edison Tom Longboat Vincent Van Gogh Wilma Rudolph William Shakespeare Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wright Brothers

Who is Malala Yousafzai? This is a book study for Who is Malala Yousafzai? by Dinah Brown. 25 pages of student work, plus an answer key! This book study divides Who is Malala Yousafzai? into five sections for study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Who is Malala Yousafzai? - Ch 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9. This Who is Malala Yousafzai? book study includes the following: • Who is Malala Yousafzai? book study title page for students • Before reading Who is Malala Yousafzai? worksheet • Important People worksheet • Facts and Opinions worksheet • Dictionary Look-up sheets - one for each section • Vocabulary Study sheets - one for each section • Understanding the Story comprehension worksheets - one for each section • Chapter Summary worksheets - one for each section • Time for a Test! assessment (includes multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions) • Answer key - 11 pages • Outline of Common Core standards met for grades 2 - 4 This is one of our 'junior' book studies. It follows the same format as most our other novel studies, but with a few small formatting and content changes. ************************************************************************ Aligned to common core - RL2.1, RL 2.3, RL2.5, RL2.6, RL2.7, L2.1, L2.2, L2.4, L2.5, L2.6, RL3.1, RL3.3, RL3.4, RL3.5, RL3.6, L3.1, L3.4, L3.5, RL4.1, RL4.2, RL4.3, RL4.4, L4.4, L4.5 ************************************************************************ © The Book Umbrella

Malala Yousafzai’s empowering memoir will show your students how one voice can open the eyes and heart of the world.

Introducing an autobiography of hope and equality featured in this week’s MaiStoryBook Library Collection: “Malala’s Magic Pencil” by Malala Yousafzai and Kerascoët *~Click …

You can find a similar post for 5th grade and 3rd grade at these links! It's no secret that read alouds enrich your classroom. (If you're not convinced of that, check out this post!) I love taking the time to choose the perfect novel. But since there are SO many great options out there, it's hard to narrow it down. So now what? How do you choose the read aloud that's best for you? Typically, I do a new read aloud every month. Dragging a book on for too long will cause a loss of interest. Plus students begin to forget details from the beginning of the book before we even finish. I also consider the needs of my class. Are we studying something in Social Studies I can reinforce? Are we experiencing a social problem (i.e. the need to build empathy)? Choosing a book that my students need will ALWAYS make the read aloud more meaningful. After these considerations, I head to my list of favorite novels! You can find those below: These are my TOP 10 novel choices for 4th grade Fish in a Tree: In this realistic fiction text, Ally struggles with her identity and success in school. As the story progresses, she is diagnosed with dyslexia and finally gets the help she needs. >>View my read aloud companion<< Among the Hidden: Luke lives in a dystopian world and as a "shadow child" must stay hidden from others. His content world is rattled when he meets Jen, another shadow child with a rebellious plan. >>View my read aloud companion<< Esperanza Rising: Esperanza is a young Mexican girl who faces many tragedies and difficulties. But, as her name suggests, she grows and learns to have hope for the future. >>View my read aloud companion<< The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: This holiday story brings laughs every holiday season! When the troublesome Herdmans take over the Christmas Pageant, everyone predicts disaster. >>View my read aloud companion<< The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: A china rabbit named Edward Tulane is loved an adored…until the day he is lost. Off he goes on a “miraculous journey,” learning through themes of love and loss. >>View my read aloud companion<< Frindle: Nick comes up with a clever way to play a prank on his teacher and get out of homework. But his teacher is smarter than he thinks and ends up teaching him a valuable lesson. >>View my read aloud companion<< I Am Malala: This memoir is the best-selling story of Malala Yousafzai. After the Taliban placed major limitations on women’s rights, young Malala decided to fight back. She almost lost her life in her pursuit of education for girls/women. >>View my read aloud companion<< The Wild Robot: Roz is a robot that awakens alone on a deserted island. She learns to survive and finds more about her past while dealing with her harsh surroundings. >>View my read aloud companion<< The War that Saved My Life: This Newberry Honor book is set during the turbulent time of WWII. Young Ada is hidden away by her cruel mother because of a “twisted foot.” But through the story, Ada escapes from her mother, learns to trust others, and plays an important role in the war effort. >>View my read aloud companion<< From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler: The main character of this novel, Claudia, is bored and frustrated with her life. So she convinces her brother to run away from home and head to the museum of art. >>View my read aloud companion<< When I use these novels as read alouds, I've developed a bookmark and journal system for each book. As I read, I keep my students thinking with 2 questions. One question is asked before I read, the second is asked after. Sometimes we do these orally, sometimes in journal format. That's it! See below! You can find a read aloud companion for EVERY novel on my list in my TpT store. Click here to view all 10 novels for 4th grade! Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog.

March is for the girls! This month I've rounded up my favorite middle grade novels with strong female protagonists. I love that this list spans genres, cultures, social classes, and historical time periods. Each novel centers on a strong female who fights for her beliefs. These are some of the best role models in women's literature! 1. Fish in a Tree by: Linda Mullaly Hunt Ally has a tough time in school and is known as a troublemaker. That is until she meets one teacher, Mr. Daniels, who sees through her distractions. Ally is finally diagnosed with dyslexia, finds new ways to learn, and grows in self-confidence. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 2. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by: Dusti Bowling Aven was born without arms but that hasn't slowed her down. Aven is clever, spunky, and is capable of anything. She conquers a cross-country move, the challenge of new friendships, and uncovers a mystery she can't resist. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 3. Out of My Mind Melody is an incredibly smart 5th grader but she has a hard time expressing herself. Melody can't walk, talk, write, or communicate in any of the "normal" ways. But with the help of her parents and neighbor, Melody learns to communicate using a keyboard. She proves that she is far, far more than her disability! >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 4. A Night Divided by: Jennifer A. Nielsen Gerta's family wakes up one morning to be divided by the Berlin Wall. For the next few years, the family risks their lives to find a way to reunite. This is an engaging historical fiction book about the Cold War. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 5. The War that Saved My Life by: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley This Newbery Honor book is set during the turbulent time of WWII. Young Ada is hidden away by her cruel mother because of a "twisted foot." Ada overcomes so much: a physical disability, parental abuse, moving and meeting new people, and war. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 6. Lyddie by: Katherine Patterson Lyddie is a child laborer in 19th century New England. She is an indentured servant, textile mill worker, and plays a part in the labor movement. Lyddie is determined to bring her family back together and is the picture of perseverance. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 7. Esperanza Rising by: Pam Munoz Ryan Esperanza is a young Mexican girl who loses everything: her family, her friends, her home, and her country. She becomes an immigrant worker and faces hardships for which she's not prepared. But as her name suggests, she grows and learns to have hope for the future. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 8. I Am Malala by: Malala Yousafzai This memoir is the best-selling story of Malala Yousafzai. After the Taliban placed major limitations on women's rights, young Malala decided to fight back. This true story is personal and eye-opening for students. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 9. Front Desk by: Kelly Yang Mia Tang comes from a hard-working immigrant family. She helps her parents run the Calivista Motel, aids other immigrant families, and works toward her dream of writing. Mia has a lot to juggle and is an excellent role model. 10. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by: Dan Gemeinhart Coyote and her father travel the country in their bus-turned-home. But readers soon learn their travels are more than fun--they are healing from a tremendous loss. When Coyote learns of another potential loss she will stop at nothing to return home. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 11. Alone by Megan E. Freeman This brand new novel is perfect for your survival-story loving students. Maddie is 12 years old when she wakes up alone. Everyone in her town has suddenly disappeared. Now she must learn to survive on her own with just her dog and her books. 12. Because of Winn Dixie by: Kate DiCamillo Opal, who has faced loss and hardship, is an open and friendly young girl. After befriending a stray dog, she adventures around town making other unexpected friendships. This is a heartwarming story of community and healing. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 13. The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins In the ultimate story of survival Katniss Everdeen is thrown into "The Hunger Games". She lives in Panem, a dystopian world, in which children are chosen for these "games". Katniss is forced to weigh personal survival against humanity, friendship, and love. >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 14. Ella Enchanted by: Gail Carson Levine This is not your typical Cinderella story. In this fractured fairytale, Ella is a brave character with a mind of her own. She faces dangerous creatures, evil plots, and becomes the hero instead of waiting on her prince! >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< 15. The Wild Robot by: Peter Brown Roz is an unexpected character. As she wakes on a deserted island, she realizes she's a robot with no memories. But she knows she must survive. Roz is capable of independent feeling and emotion--not your typical robot! >>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay Teachers!<< Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog.

Who is Malala ? a reading lesson with comprehension questions and creative writing question to celebrate women's day . It's important to teach learners how a brave girl changed the life of others by being brave . Coming from Pakistan to the UN is a great lesson to show what women can do especially i...

NOW DIGITAL! This unit includes a link to a Google Docs student work packet. **Newbery Honor Award Winning Story for 2020** This product is a literature circle novel unit for the book, "Other Words for Home," by Jasmine Warga, which is written in prose. It breaks the story into easy-to-understand sections and provides space for: Summarizing Comprehension Questions Student Questions/Answers Vocabulary Enrichment Picture/Graphic Organizer/STEM Connection Extended Response (Depth & Complexity) This is a great unit that I use in my own classroom. It is ready to go right out of the printer and gives the teacher helpful lesson ideas and video links. It would be great for all student levels. It also includes a Teacher Answer Key. The format is PDF at this time. I hope you enjoy teaching this book and find this to be a helpful resource. Please check out my other literature units, including my unit for “I Am Malala: Young Readers Edition.” Essential Questions: 1) What is the American experience like through the eyes of a person who came to the country as a refugee? 2) How does political unrest affect the lives of the people in the country? 3) How do people overcome great challenges in life and learn from their experiences? 4) How are people similar, regardless of differences?  Reading Comprehension and Language Skills Taught: *Background Knowledge *Figurative Language  *Cause and Effect *Inferences *Context Clues *Main Ideas *Evidence From Text *Problem/Solution *Author’s Viewpoint *Visualizing *Sequence of Events *Plot structure *Setting *Text Connections (Text-to-Self, Text-to-Text, Text-to-World) *Greek/Latin Prefixes *Writing Skills Common Core Standards- Reading (Lit) Grades 6-8: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.6 Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4.B Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

\"A realistic and inspiring look at Malala Yousafzai's childhood in Taliban-controlled Pakistan and her struggle to ensure education for girls\" -- Kirkus Reviews Malala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. When she was just fifteen-years old, the Taliban attempted to kill Malala, but even this did not stop her activism. At age eighteen Malala became the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to ensure the education of all children around the world. Malala's courage and conviction will inspire young readers in this beautifully illustrated biography. Batchelder Award Honor Book \"Surpasses [similar books] in contextual scope\" -- School Library Journal \"A solid introduction to the Nobel Peace Prize winner\"-- Publisher's Weekly