Malala Yousafzai: Champion for Education — Reading Comprehension
Grades
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This inspiring reading passage introduces elementary students to Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist who stood up for girls' education rights against the Taliban. The content traces Malala's journey from growing up in Pakistan's Swat Valley to becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner at age 17. Students will learn how Malala began blogging for the BBC at age 11, describing life under Taliban rule which prohibited girls' education. The passage sensitively explains the 2012 attack on Malala when she was shot on her school bus, her recovery, and how this only strengthened her determination to fight for educational equality. Written specifically for grades 4-5 readers, the text emphasizes Malala's courage, her famous quote 'One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world,' and her ongoing work through the Malala Fund. The accompanying 10 multiple choice questions assess key comprehension points.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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