I am Malala Novel Book Study Unit Young Reader's Edition Activities 6th 7th 8th
🌍 I Am Malala Novel Study | Digital + Printable Unit | Comprehension, Literary Analysis & Global Citizenship
Grades 6–9 | PDF + Google Drive | 100+ Pages | Thought-Provoking & Flexible
Inspire your students with the courageous story of Malala Yousafzai—an ordinary girl who stood up for education and changed the world. This complete novel study offers a meaningful exploration of I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition), supporting both ELA standards and global awareness.
✨ What's Included:
This unit is ready-to-use in both printable PDF and digital Google Drive formats, making it perfect for 1:1 classrooms, remote learning, or traditional instruction.
✅ For the Teacher:
- Teacher Notes + Lesson Plans for easy prep
- Google Slides and Forms links for digital access
- Answer Keys with sample responses for every question
- Text-Dependent Questions that encourage evidence-based discussion
- Literary Analysis Prompts focused on theme, character, and structure
- Extension Activities + Rubrics to help students think beyond their world
- Google Earth Tour to follow Malala’s journey with embedded videos and landmarks
✅ For the Student:
- Engaging Student Packet to complete during reading
- Comprehension Questions (short and extended response) that require deep thinking and textual evidence
- Videos and background materials to build understanding of historical and cultural context
- Critical Thinking Prompts to examine themes like courage, education, and social justice
- Activities for Reflection and Personal Connection
📚 Ways to Use This Resource:
- Whole-class novel study
- Literature circles or book clubs
- Independent reading projects
- Sub plans or distance learning
- Cross-curricular unit on social justice, human rights, or global education
💡 Why Teachers Love It:
⭐ “The Google Earth tour blew my students away!”
⭐ “Great resource to help students connect personally with Malala’s story.”
⭐ “This unit made the book more powerful—amazing questions and rich discussions!”
⭐ “The videos and cultural context pieces were perfect for building background knowledge.”
🌎 Teach More Than a Book:
This study guide encourages students to not only analyze the text, but also reflect on real-world issues, develop empathy, and see themselves as global citizens.
Empower your classroom with the story of a girl who refused to be silenced.
📥 Grab this resource today and let Malala's voice inspire your students to raise their own.