Question

malala yousafzais speech to the united nations
comprehension questions
beneficant -
a generous person, one that does good
elders -
one of a greater age, that has experience
activists -
a person who campaigns to bring about change. political or social
dignity -
pride in oneself, worthy of respect
ambitions -
a strong desire to do or achieve something, goal driven
compassion -
concerns for others
extremists -
one who uses extreme action to promote their political views
pg. 309 - 311
1/ how does malala begin her speech? (par 1 - 8)
2/ what is her purpose in giving the speech? (par 9 - 13)
3/ when the taliban shot her, what died and what was born? (par 14)
4/ what is surprising about the way she feels about the taliban...and why does she feel that way? (par 16)
pg. 312 - 313
duty -
moral or legal obligation
domestic -
running a home or family
strategic -
carefully designed plans
compulsory -
required, mandatory
injustice -
no just, violating the rights of others
illiteracy -
unable to read or write

Explanation:

1. Malala opens by greeting the UN audience, introducing herself, and sharing her story of being shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' education, framing herself as part of a global community of education advocates.
2. Her core purpose is to demand that world leaders prioritize and guarantee free, compulsory education for every child globally, especially girls, and to call for an end to violence against students and educators.
3. She states that when the Taliban shot her, "Malala the girl" died, but "Malala the activist" was born—meaning her personal fear was replaced by a stronger, unshakable commitment to her cause.
4. Surprisingly, she expresses compassion rather than hatred for the Taliban. She feels this way because she believes their actions stem from ignorance and lack of education, and she hopes they can learn to value peace and education instead of violence.

Answer:

1. She begins by greeting the UN assembly, introducing herself, recounting her attack by the Taliban for advocating girls' education, and positioning herself as part of a global movement for education rights.
2. Her purpose is to urgently call on world leaders to provide free, compulsory quality education for all children (with a focus on marginalized girls) and to end violence against students and teachers.
3. "Malala the girl" (her old, fearful self) died, and "Malala the activist" (her resolute, movement-focused self) was born.
4. She feels compassion (not hatred) for the Taliban, which is surprising given their attack on her. She holds this view because she attributes their violent actions to ignorance and lack of education, and she hopes they can be educated to embrace peace.