Friday, December 14, 2018
I am home.  I expect a good report from the guest teacher.  
Today, during fourth period, read chapters 33-35 and the Epilogue and answer the reading comprehension questions in complete sentences. 

Chapter 33 “This New Place”

Arabic terms and words to know perplexed (adjective)--confused and worried by something you do not understand tweed blazer (noun)--a jacket made of a rough woolen cloth brogues (noun)--a thick, strong leather shoe with a pattern in the leather cheeky (British English, adjective)--rude or disrespectful, sometimes in a way that is amusing

1. Write one way Malala’s family members have adapted to life in Birmingham.  

2. What does the boy warn Malala’s family?

3. Why does Malala feel such pressure to be good?

4. Why do you think Malala does not have a best friend like she had in Pakistan?

Chapter 34 “The One Thing We All Know”

1. What is the “one thing we all know”? Use textual evidence.  

2. What makes Malala angry?

3. What new responsibility does Malala’s father take on?

Chapter 35 “Anniversary”

1. What is the one thing Malala is afraid of?

2. What is the reason of Malala’s life?

Epilogue

Arabic terms and words to know raakat nafl (noun)--particular movements and words that are part of a prayer United Nations (noun)--an international organization formed in 1945 to increase political and economic cooperation among member countries. The organization works on economic and social development programs, improving human rights and reducing global conflicts. drone strike (noun)--an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (plane without a pilot) fires a missile at a target

1. What did Malala tell President Barack Obama?  

2. Write down the most important sentence of Malala’s speech to the United Nations.  Then, explain why you think it was the most important.

 Week 4 packet of comprehension questions will be due on Monday, December 17.
We will have a test on the vocabulary from all four weeks of I Am Malala on Monday, December 17.
Week 1 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_3yl0ox
Week 2 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_43z116

Week 3 Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_45md23
Quizlet, Week 4: https://quizlet.com/_46csqo