Schedule for I am Malala. Words of advice: First, Strictly pay attention to all dates.

I will not always remind

you. Second, Do not lose this schedule.
Reading is an interactive activity. The words on the page do nothing unless you interact with them, give them
meaning. As you work your way through this autobiography of a young girl, Malala, who has had an impact on
not only her country, Pakistan, but also the world you will interact with her story through writing, reflecting,
discussing. And you will interact with each other. No two people take the same meanings from what they read.
You will be introduced to interpretations, reflections, ideas, etc. that you had not thought of. As a reading
community, you all will become active readers and learners.
In order to help you better interact with Malala, you will learn a little bit about what is most important to her
education. You attend a school that is faith based. Malala too attends faith-based schools. Her faith is that of
Islam. You will learn a little bit about her schooling within her faith and a bit about some precepts, taken from
the Quran, that guide the teaching in her schools.
You will also learn about some of the politics of the Middle East, the condition of children and women, and the
roots of the terrorism that has disrupted and destroyed so many lives globally. Reading Malalas story should
arm you with the knowledge of a Middle Eastern world that is so much more than the chaos presented by the
media. And you will learn of a young girl who has had the courage to offer herself for the betterment of that
world, its women and children, and all
Introduction
January 9/10

January 11/12

Documentary Class Dismissed: Malalas Story

Notes and Share
If time silent reading Birmingham, England, June, 2015
Complete this section for next class
TAKE NOTES AS YOU READ!!
In-class writing
Share
Reading activities
Silent reading and log entries

January 13/17 and

Learning the Quran
18/19 (approximate)
Reading/Writing Schedule--Do stay current:
We will have a silent reading period at the beginning of most (not all) classes, so always bring your book to
class. Also have in hand a spiral notebook for notes, log entries, classwork, etc.
January 20/23 to
February 3/6
February 3/6

Chapters 9-16

February 7/8 to
March 2/3
March 6/7

Chapters 17 Epilogue

In-class essay test over reading and notes

In-class essay test over reading and notes

Reading Logs, all notes due.

Reading Log for I am Malala

As you read Malalas story of her life up until the age of sixteen, you will keep a reading log. Each entry of
your log will follow one of the formats listed below. You have several choices. You must complete a log entry
for each chapter read. Following the above schedule, you will have the first eight entries due at Mid-quarter,
Sept.11, and the final eight due at Quarter, Oct. 9.
We will use these entries for in-class writings and discussions, so do not get behind. Each entry can be either
hand written (and readable) or typed. Be sure to exactly follow the format you choose, # of passages,
reflections, etc. Be thoughtful in your responses. Each entry is worth up to 10 pts., with a possible total of
160 pts.
A. Text-to-Self Connections
1. Text Quote:
This reminds me of . . .
2. Text Quote:
This reminds me of . . .
3. Text Quote:
This reminds me of . . .
B. Text Connections
1. When I read . . .
I make the connection . . .
2. When I read . . .
I make the connection . . .
3. When I read . . .
I make the connection . .
C. Visualizing
Make two columns on your paper.
1st Column = Direct quote and page #
2nd Column = I visualize . . .
Five entries
D. Learning
Make two columns on your paper
1st column = Interesting Details
2nd column = Summary of Learning
Five entries

Reading Schedule
Chapters

Dates Due

9
1/20 & 23
10 & 11
1/24 & 25
12
1/26 & 27
13/14
1/30 & 31
15
2/1 & 2
16
2/3 & 6**
**Mid-Quarter
In-class essay response over first half

Chapters

Dates Due

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Epilogue
Comprehensive Test

2/7 & 8
2/9 & 10
2/13 & 14
2/15 & 16
2/17 & 21
2/22 & 23
2/24 & 27
2/28 & 3/1
3/2 & 3