Heroes for Freedom: Malala Yousafzai — Passage
Malala Yousafzai was born in Pakistan in 1997. She grew up loving school and believed that all children, especially girls, should have the right to education. However, when Malala was young, a group called the Taliban took control of her region. They said girls were not allowed to go to school.
Malala didn't think this was fair. Even though she was just a child, she began speaking out for girls' education. She wrote a blog for the BBC about life under Taliban rule and was featured in a documentary. Malala became famous for her bravery, but this also made her a target.
On October 9, 2012, when Malala was 15, she was shot by the Taliban on her way to school. Amazingly, she survived and continued to fight for education and children's rights. In 2014, at just 17 years old, Malala became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She continues to work for children's education around the world, showing that young people can make a big difference.
In which country was Malala Yousafzai born?
IndiaAfghanistanPakistanBangladeshWhat right did Malala fight for?
The right to play sportsThe right to education for all childrenThe right to watch TVThe right to travelWho tried to stop girls from going to school in Malala's region?
The governmentThe teachersThe TalibanThe United NationsHow old was Malala when she was shot?
10 years old15 years old18 years old20 years oldWhat important prize did Malala win?
An Olympic gold medalThe Nobel Peace PrizeA spelling beeThe World CupWhat does Malala's story teach us?
That it's dangerous to go to schoolThat young people can make a big differenceThat girls shouldn't speak outThat the Taliban is always rightCommon core standards covered
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