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This Who is Malala Yousafzai? lesson plan also includes:
- Who is Malala Yousafzai? (.html)
- Time for Kids Person of the Year: Malala
- Malala Yousafzai, UN Youth Assembly Video
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Malala Yousafzai may be young, but she's mighty! Young scholars listen to a short lecture about Malala's background, read an article about her winning the Novel Peace Prize, and meet in groups to discuss statements she has made. Class members then design an activism project that addresses areas of injustice they see.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups investigate Malala's current activities and projects
- Prior to the lesson, cut out and laminate the Malala quotes
- Have class members read the transcript of Malala's speech at the United Nations after watching the video
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies, one per pupil, of the transcript of Malala's speech at the United Nations and of the Time for Kids article
- Copies of the discussion worksheet, one per group, are also required
Pros
- The step-by-step plan is richly detailed and carefully scaffolded
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- None