Malala’s Stand

This biographical comprehension worksheet is designed for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 to strengthen nonfiction reading and concise writing skills through the study of an influential global figure. After reading a short informational passage about Malala Yousafzai, students identify key ideas about her advocacy for girls’ education, courage, and resilience, then write a clear three- to four-sentence summary that highlights her most important accomplishments and impact.

Learning Goals

• Summarizing Informational Texts (Grades 6-8)
  Students condense biographical information into a focused, accurate summary.
• Identifying Main Ideas & Key Details
  Learners distinguish essential accomplishments from supporting facts.
• Biographical & Global Awareness
  Students build understanding of Malala’s role in education and human rights.
• Clear, Precise Writing
  The activity emphasizes clarity, organization, and concise expression.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA and social studies standards.
• Inspiring Real-World Content
  Encourages engagement and reflection through a meaningful biography.
• Structured Summary Practice
  Sentence-length guidance supports focused writing.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for biography units, global studies, writing practice, or assessment.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with summarizing nonfiction texts and writing clearly and precisely. By focusing on Malala Yousafzai’s life and legacy, learners strengthen reading comprehension, critical thinking, and concise writing skills while gaining insight into global advocacy and resilience. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports confident informational reading and effective summary writing.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 7 Reading Comprehension collection.