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Malala's Journey Vocabulary

Malala reading a book

📚 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

WALT: We are learning to expand vocabulary related to Malala's Journey by identifying and understanding key terms.

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition. Draw lines to connect them.
1. Resilience
2. Advocate
3. Oppression
4. Persecution
5. Equality
A. The ability to recover from difficulties
B. Cruel treatment because of beliefs or background
C. Someone who speaks up for a cause
D. Being treated fairly and having the same rights
E. Harsh use of authority or power

✏️ Part 2: Context and Application

1. Complete the sentence using vocabulary from Part 1:

Malala showed great _____________ when she continued to speak about education despite facing threats.

2. Choose the best vocabulary word for this situation:

When the Taliban prevented girls from attending school, this was an example of:

Resilience

Oppression

Equality

Advocate

3. Write your own sentence using the word "advocate":
4. Which words best describe Malala's character? (Select all that apply)

Resilient

Courageous

Determined

Fearful

🎯 Part 3: Extension Activity

1. Create a sentence starter that could help other students use the word "persecution" correctly:

Sentence starter: "The persecution of _________________ because _________________"

2. Explain why understanding these vocabulary words helps us better understand Malala's story:
3. Challenge: Choose one vocabulary word and write about how it connects to your own life or community:

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