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I Am Malala Unit Study - Finding Your Voice (High School)
I Am Malala Unit Study - Finding Your Voice (High School)
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Unit Details:
Empowerment & Activism: Explore the story of Malala Yousafzai with I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World, inspiring students to find and use their voices to create change.
Global Education Injustices: Investigate the injustices in education worldwide, focusing on how political, cultural, and social factors impact access to basic human rights.
Critical Thinking: Delve into complex issues like violence against women, cultural struggles, and human rights violations, encouraging deep analysis and reflection.
Research & Advocacy: Tasked with researching a human rights violation, students will write a research paper and create an awareness poster to raise awareness about the issue.
Inspiring Storytelling: Follow Malala’s journey as she learns to speak out in a country facing immense challenges, providing a powerful example of how one person can make a difference.
This product is the entire comprehensive unit study for I Am Malala (Young Reader Edition). Included in the workbook is everything your student will need, from start to finish. Activities include:
- Launching the Unit, prereading activity
- Meeting Malala
- Pakistan Road Trip
- Declaration of Human Rights
- Who are the Taliban?
- Visual dictionary of important terms
- Annotation Guide and instructions for annotating while reading the text
Journal prompts for before and after each chapter of I Am Malala - Reading Logs - an assignment that spans the entirety of the text, utilizing a research-based close reading strategy that improves reading comprehension and analytical skills. Grading rubric included.
- Film/movie pairings and accompanying assignments
- Music pairings and accompanying assignments
- Art and poetry pairings and accompanying assignments
- Impacts of Illiteracy
- Malala Final Project (grading rubric included)
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Human Rights Research Project, poster and presentation (grading rubrics included)
BONUS RESOURCES
- Informational Text Graphic Organizer (can be used with any informational text)
- Glossary of informational texts to be used as supplemental resources (when and how to implement are included in the Parent Guide)
- An original recipe that is not only delicious, but pairs well with the text
- Invitation to join our private Facebook group, exclusively for purchasers of our curriculum (where you will have direct access to the creators of this curriculum)
Complete parent/teacher guide included - the parent guide provides all necessary information for the implementation of this unit including an example 8 week pacing guide.
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Included Activities
At Prairie & Pine Curriculum, each unit study incorporates a variety of activities designed to engage students with literature and critical thinking. Here's a breakdown of the typical activities found across their unit studies:
- Annotation guides to enhance comprehension
- Journal prompts for reflection before and after reading each chapter
- Reading logs to develop close reading and analytical skills. These are customized to each unit study and include grading rubrics.
- Research projects such as mini-research tasks on relevant themes
- Film, music, art, and poetry pairings with assignments that encourage deeper analysis
- Hands-on activities like creating collages, designing market stands, building shelters, or working on botany projects (depending on the unit)
- Vocabulary building exercises to expand academic language
- Essay prompts (analytical, argumentative, and creative) with step-by-step instructions, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics included
These activities offer a mix of creative and academic approaches that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring a rich, multifaceted educational experience
Bonus Resources
- Informational text graphic organizers, designed to support student comprehension of nonfiction texts.
- Original recipes related to the content of the unit, adding a fun, cultural element that engages multiple senses.
- Exclusive access to a private Facebook group for purchasers, where parents can connect and ask questions directly to the creators for additional support.
These extras offer both enrichment and practical tools for making the curriculum more interactive and enjoyable for students and parents
Parent/Teacher Guide
At Prairie & Pine Curriculum, the Parent Guide is a key component of every unit study, designed to empower parents and help them feel confident in providing a high-quality education to their children. Each guide offers the following:
- Comprehensive Overview: The guide lays out the structure of the unit, including pacing suggestions, key concepts, and how to integrate the material smoothly into your homeschool schedule.
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Whether you’re familiar with the subject matter or new to the content, the guide walks you through each lesson with clear, detailed instructions.
- Grading Rubrics: For assignments like essays, projects, and reading logs, rubrics are included to make assessment straightforward, giving you peace of mind when evaluating your child’s work.
- Supplemental Tips: From how to spark meaningful discussions to ways of enriching your child’s experience with hands-on activities, the guide includes practical advice to enhance learning.
The Parent Guide ensures that parents of all experience levels can feel confident guiding their child through rich, meaningful lessons that foster both academic growth and personal connection