WHO AM I?

In Pakistan at age 11, I wrote a blog about life under Taliban rule.

“They [Taliban] will not stop me. I will get my education if it is in home,

school, or any place.”

The Taliban tried to assassinate me on Oct. 9, 2012 with a gunshot to the head

and neck while returning home from school– I was 15

I have spoken to the UN, on television and continue to advocate for women’s rights in the

Middle East.…

I spoke at the UN to advocate for women’s rights.

I was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize at age 16 for impacting women’s rights globallyMalala Yousafzai

http://abcnews.go.com/watch/2020/SH559026/VDKA0_h4z0gfdp/2020-1011-unbreakable-one-girl-changing-the-world

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20/20 Special Episode on Malala with Diane Sawyer

Unbreakable: One Girl Who Changed the World

Personal Narrative Quiz – Take Home…due Monday

Watch the video – questions to follow. This Ppt will be online for you to access over the weekend as well as having a paper copy of

the question.

PN QuizPart A:

List 5 characteristics of a personal

narrative.

Part B: 15 Points --

Written Response to Video

Question is on the

next slide

15pnt PN Written Response:Papers will be scored for MUGS, Clarity, Completeness

Minimum req. for attempt: 8-10= C 11-15 = B 15+=A

Question: Malala states that getting an education is a “precious gift” and compares it to a diamond [figurative language!]. First, explain WHY you either agree or disagree with her ideas about education. Then, explain more fully how you feel about receiving an education. Write creatively, using a technique or two from personal narrative writing.

First Sentences should restate the question: Ex.: Malala, the girl who was shot…., states that getting an education is a gift, a diamond. I agree/disagree with her for a few reasons. First, ….

DUE MONDAY: