OneBookOneRiverHill discussion

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I like how this book isn't just about malala, but it also talks about her father in depth as well. They act as a team because they both share the personality traits of bravery, and defending their rights against the Taliban. She wants to get just as good of an education as boys. Even after being shot in the head she recieved more death threats but she still remained standing up for what she belives in. Considering that malala was a young school girl when shot, this caused anger and disgust all over the world, leading other people to revolt too. She changed the world and made a difference throughout her country.

-caleigh (seth let me use his edmodo, I couldn't log on mine)

Something's that we could talk about in school is the bravery that she showed. In many ways this can help motivate and influence the way students think. For me, it's amazing how someone can really be passionate about something to the point where they would die for it. We could talk about this at school because it shows that having an education is a huge privilege and we shouldn't take it for granted. Especially at River Hill high school where the teachers and the students are comfortable in their environment.

I agree with Caleigh's comment about how the book isnt only about Malala but also the history of her village. I like how Caleigh mentioned that she never stopped receiving education even if she was receiving death treats from many people. After Malala got shot, she made a difference in the world by showing that she wont stop fighting for what she believes. Instead of revolting with violence she continued to study and get the best education she could get.

I agree with Silvia. At River Hill, most students view education as a requirement and not as a privilege. In Pakistan women like Malala are fighting, and risking their lives, for something that we take for granted. By reading I am Malala I was able to appreciate how fortunate I am because I am able to get an education and that there are other people who are putting their lives on the line to receive the same education that I am given.

I agree with Morgan.I don't understand why students at our school, including myself, view school as a mandatory place to go learn, when people like Malala and her friends in Pakistan, risk everything for a chance to learn and to s=discover new knowledge. How can we change the attitudes of students at our school and other schools in our county, so that we understand that we have much more opportunity than children of other countries and we should take advantage of it not just throw it down the drain?

Morgan wrote: "I agree with Silvia. At River Hill, most students view education as a requirement and not as a privilege. In Pakistan women like Malala are fighting, and risking their lives, for something that we ..."
I agree with Morgan's comment that at River Hill, most students view education as a huge requirement, but not as a privilege. At River Hill everyone, including boys and girls, are able to get an education. As a community, we all have to understand how lucky we are to get an education, and not view it as a requirement but a true privilege. Throughout Malalas book we realize how priveleged we are, since many people in the Middle East are risking their lives to get an education.