Honors English 4/Peters
While the genre of fiction awards us the special opportunity of experiences of the lives
of characters outside of our everyday lives, the non-fiction genre brings us to the same
stunning place on the coattails of reality. The themes of fiction are powerful, but the
awareness of the issues that plague our daily realities shines forth in an entirely different
way through non-fiction. The people, the conflicts, the words—they are real.
Essential Questions To Consider With Your Partner:
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How do society's values conflict with Malala's
moral conscience throughout her reflection?
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How do people stand up for their beliefs?
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What importance does literacy hold in
society?
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What are some serious women's rights issues
in Pakistan and around the world?
How do you explain Malala’s attack in the
context of Pakistan’s history?
What progress has been made in terms of
women's rights in Pakistan?
The final product of this unit will be a 50 – point awareness project/presentation
developed by you and your partner. In order to complete this project, you will first need
to decide what the central issue from I Am Malala you feel should be brought to the
attention of others. Once that issue is decided, you should follow the steps to develop an
effective awareness project:
1) Decide on a Target Population: A decision should be made on what
segments of the general public should be targeted. For instance, is this for high
school students aged 14-18, men and women between 25 and 49, young men
between 18 and 25…?
2) Develop a Message: What specific message do you want to convey to your
target audience in regards to the issue selected from your book? This should be a
specific and attention-grabbing statement that will be the reoccurring theme of your
entire project.
3) Research, Interview, Survey, and Get Feedback: This is the information
gathering and creation of your project. Be certain to use MLA format when citing
sources, including interviews from teachers and students. You should include at least
three secondary sources in addition to Malala’s memoir, which serves as your primary
source.
4) Develop a Presentation Plan: The overall presentation method, tone and
theme of your presentation should be developed. This will entail creating a 4-6
minute long visual presentation.
5) Create, Revise and Finalize the Project: You will have class days to work on
your project.
6) Present to classmates.