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I am Malala – Pre-Reading Questions

Before we read I am Malala, think about the questions below and write your response to them. Many
of these questions will be answered once we start reading, and are closely connected to big themes in
the novel!

1. Can young people change the world?


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2. What is equality?
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3. What are our basic human rights?


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4. Whose responsibility is it to uphold justice?


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5. Whose responsibility is it to teach standards for justice? Government? Family? Schools? Other?
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6. What can be done when one sees that justice is not being upheld, on small or large scales?
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7. Do you think it is important for all members of society are be educated? Explain why or why not?
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8. How do you want to show yourself to the world?


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