He Named Me Malala

He Named Me Malala: 16+ English

A six-unit lesson plan for 16+ English (with clips) exploring the themes and issues of documentary 'He Named Me Malala'.

Suitable for 16+

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He Named Me Malala: Activity Toolkit

An Activity Toolkit engaging students with local and global activism.

Suitable for 11+

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He Named Me Malala: Film Guide

International Day of the Girl Child, 11 Oct

A film guide that looks at He Named Me Malala (2015), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Suitable for 11–14

1 ppt

The Commonwealth through film: Secondary

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development, 21 May

The Commonwealth through film: Secondary

Suitable for 11–16

1 pdf

1 ppt

17 Feb 2017 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

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