Friday, November 16, 2018
Today we will listen to chapters 6 and 7 in I Am Malala.  We will answer the comprehension questions in complete sentences.

Part 2 “A Shadow Over Our Valley”

Chapter 6 “Radio Mullah”

Arabic terms and words to know mullah (noun)--an informal name for an imam or a religious leader imam (noun)--local preacher haram (adjective)--prohibited by Islam purdah of women (noun)--segregation or seclusion, wearing the veil charisma (noun)--a natural ability to attract and interest other people and make them admire you

1. Give two examples of things the radio mullah begs for.
2. What does the radio mullah say God will do if they don’t stop?
3. Why does Malala know the radio mullah is wrong?  
4. What does Malala’s father discover about the radio mullah?  
5. Malala’s father quotes a proverb.  “Coming events cast their shadow before.” What does

he mean?

6. What announcement does Fazlullah (the radio mullah) finally announce?  

Chapter 7 “The Taliban in Swat”

Arabic terms and words to know Talib (noun)--a member of the Taliban menacingly (adverb)--threateningly fanatic (noun)--someone who has extreme political or religious ideas and is often dangerous studious (adjective)--spending a lot of time studying and reading TTP (noun)--Tehrik-i-Taliban-Pakistan or the Pakistan Taliban flog (verb)--to beat a person or animal with a whip or stick infidel (noun)--an offensive word for someone who has a different religion from you

1. Why does Fazlullah speak out against vaccinations?
2. What happens around the time of Malala’s birthday?  
3. After Fazlullah joins forces with the TTP, what announcement is made?  
4. What three things lead to Malala’s family’s television to end up in a closet?  
5. How does Malala use a simile to describe her father?  .
6. What does the Talib tell Malala she must do?  Why?   
7. What happens to Malala’s father?  

During fifth period, you will read chapter 3 "The Rise of Islam", section 1 "Geography and Life in Arabia" on pages 54-58.  Answer in complete sentences.

Chapter 3 “The Rise of Islam”

Chapter 3, Section 1, “Geography and Life in Arabia”, pages 54-58

Answer in complete sentences.

1. Look at the map on page 55.  What four or five bodies of water surround Arabia?
2. Why is Arabia called a “crossroads” region?
3. How has Arabia’s “crossroads” location affected its culture and society?
4. What are the main physical features of Arabia’s environment?
5. What is the Rub’ al-Khali?  
6. What does the Rub’ al-Khali mean?
7. Why are most of the settlements in Arabia in the coastal regions?
8. Where were nomads and townspeople likely to interact?
9. Why did nomads travel?
10. Look at the illustration on page 57.  How can you tell which figures are nomads and which figures are townspeople?

Have a wonderful, safe vacation.  I'll see you on Monday, November, 26!