Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write an informal letter from the perspective of Malala Yousafzai, imagining her experiences trying to attend school under Taliban rule in Pakistan.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pen and paper

Prep: Familiarize yourself with Malala Yousafzai's story and the challenges she faced in accessing education under Taliban rule.

Activities

1. Research: Spend some time reading about Malala Yousafzai's experiences and the conditions for girls' education under Taliban rule.

2. Reflection: Put yourself in Malala's shoes and imagine what her daily life would have been like as she tried to attend school.

3. Informal Letter Writing: Write an informal letter from Malala's perspective, expressing her thoughts and feelings about the challenges she faced in pursuing education under Taliban rule. Use descriptive language to convey her experiences.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

• "Malala Yousafzai was a brave young girl who fought for the right to education in Pakistan."
• "Under Taliban rule, girls were forbidden from attending school, and Malala defied this unjust rule."
• "Imagine what it would have been like for Malala to walk to school every day, knowing she was risking her life."
• "Writing an informal letter from Malala's perspective will help us understand the challenges she faced and the importance of education for all."