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Dialectical Journal
Directions: Choose at least 5 passages from “Speech at the United Nations” that you find interesting.
Then complete the chart below. Be sure to mind your spelling and grammar. They have to be different
from the passages chosen on page 2, so please be sure to preview them.
Passage/Quote
“Type your passage from the text as it is” (par. #).
“Those who have fought for their rights:
Their right to live in peace. Their right to
be treated with dignity. Their right to
equality of opportunity. Their right to be
educated.” (par. 13)
“Education is the only solution.
Education first. Thank you.” (par. 35)
“Let us pick up our books and pens. They
are our most powerful weapons. One
child, one teacher, one book, and one pen
can change the world.” (par. 34)
“The power of education frightens them.
They are afraid of women...Because they
were, and they are, afraid of change,
afraid of the equality, that we will bring
into our society.” (par. 18)
“So let us wage a global struggle against
illiteracy, poverty, and terrorism.” (par.
33)
“We call upon the world leaders that all
peace deals must protect women and
children’s rights. A deal that goes against
the rights of women is unacceptable. We
call upon all governments to ensure free
compulsory…” (par. 23-28)
Response
Why did you choose it? What’s your response,
questions & answers, etc.?
I noticed that the phrase “their right” was
used as anaphora in this paragraph.
I thought that ending the speech with a
simple but bold statement was a powerful
way to end the speech.
Her words make it seem like change is
more easier than we think. She makes
you feel as if you can do something to
create a big positive impact on the world.
What is it that makes them so afraid of
women and equality? I do not understand
how they can do the things they do and
feel right about it.
She is trying to fight against a struggle,
not a person. This connects back to what
she said in paragraph 15 about not being
against anyone.
I noticed that there was a repetition of the
phrase “we call upon” which is the use of
anaphora.
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“Speech at the United Nations”

Commentary Practice

Evidence Commentary
(2-3 well-developed sentences)

“And if we want to achieve our goal, then
let us empower ourselves with the
weapon of knowledge, and let us shield
ourselves with unity and togetherness”
(paragraph 31).
The way she describes the power of unity
makes it seem as if change is possible.
Her speech must have inspired a lot of
people.

“I do not even hate the Talib who shot I cannot understand how she does not
me. Even if there is a gun in my hand and feel any hate towards the one who shot
he stands in front of me, I would not her.
shoot him” (paragraph 16).

“The terrorists thought that they would
change my aims and stop my ambitions,
but nothing changed in my life except
this: Weakness, fear and hopelessness
died. Strength, power, and courage were
I find it amazing how she is able to
persevere and continue to fight for
human rights after being shot. It is clear
that she also has a strong mindset.
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born” (paragraph 14).

“Dear brothers and sisters, we realize the I think this makes a lot of sense. We take a
importance of light when we see lot of things for granted, and we only
darkness” (paragraph 17). realize how important they are when we
lose them.