Eng. 2 Malala Stations

We will be focusing our attention this week on the life and story of a Pakistani activist named Malala Yousafzai. You will be responsible for completing a series of stations over the course of the next few days. As you move through each station, please click on the appropriate station page which includes directions and necessary materials.

Background on Malala: Malala Yosafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education. Many women in Pakistan are not allowed to receive any formal education and Malala (19 years old) has committed her life to human rights advocacy for education and women in her community. In 2009, Malala was riding a bus and a member of the Taliban overtook the bus, called her out by name, and shot her in the left side of her forehead because of her outspoken nature. Malala was rushed to the hospital and spent many days in critical condition. Malala eventually recovered and vowed her life's work to fighting against gender discrimination and for the rights of all women around the world to receive a quality education. In 2014, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for education for all women and children and still remains the youngest recipient.

Reading Objective:

Students will be able to analyze varying perspectives on a topic by closely reading a text and thinking critically about the ideas developed by the authors.

Writing Objective:

Students will be able to analyze the relationship between power and freedom by writing, discussing, and revising their argument.

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