6.2.R.1 and 6.2.R.3 Practice

The men and women gather separately and talk about different topics

The adults spend time preparing food and drinks for the family

The neighbors often visit each other during the day

The children prefer to play games during family gatherings

The families enjoy spending time together at home

The women cook and talk, while the men sit and discuss politics

The neighbors visit and share meals during the day

The children play games while the adults are talking nearby

Malala prefers to spend time with other children

Malala moves between rooms during family gatherings

Malala is interested in the serious conversations of the men

Malala does not understand what the adults are saying

She did not understand everything the adults discussed

She felt drawn to the important conversations the men were having

She watched others while they were talking together

She sometimes left the room and walked between groups

The women behave more freely and expressively in private

The women prefer quiet conversations during gatherings

The women talk about clothing and daily activities together

The women spend time cooking and preparing meals

The women prepare food while spending time together

The women talk about jewelry and other people during gatherings

The women sit together and speak in softer voices

The women laugh and speak openly when they are together

Women gather together in different parts of the home

Women are expected to follow strict rules in public

Women wear different clothing depending on the situation

Women enjoy choosing clothing that expresses their style

Women must cover themselves and lower their gaze in public

Women enjoy talking about clothing during gatherings

Women spend time together in different areas of the home

Women choose clothing based on comfort and personal preference

The women prefer to spend time inside their homes

The women share stories and ideas with one another

The women look different and more free when not in public

The women enjoy talking and laughing together during gatherings

The women remain inside the home during the gathering

The women share ideas and stories with one another

The women remove their coverings and appear more relaxed

The women laugh and talk while spending time together

Malala decides she will not cover her face like others

Malala explains how others behave during gatherings

Malala describes traditions followed in her community

Malala explains how her family responds to her choices

She explains how people behave during gatherings

She describes how traditions are followed by others

Her family members have different reactions to her decision

She states that she will not cover her face like other girls

Malala explains how traditions are followed in her culture

Malala describes how adults spend time during gatherings

Malala describes family gatherings and questions expectations for women

Malala explains how children observe adults at home

Malala describes different groups in her home and how they behave

Malala explains how adults prepare food during gatherings

Malala explains how neighbors visit each other often

Malala discusses how children spend time playing games

Malala explains how families gather during social events

Malala describes clothing and how it is made in her culture

Malala discusses how women talk with one another

Malala explains traditions and her decision to think differently

Women are expected to follow strict rules in public

Malala decides not to cover her face like others

The women talk about clothing, jewelry, and other people

Malala feels drawn to the conversations of the men

A The narrator describes watching men and women gather separately, enjoying the conversations in both spaces, and noticing differences in how they spend their time during social visits.

B The narrator explains how she prefers listening to men talk about politics rather than playing with other children, even though she does not understand the discussions.

C The narrator reflects on observing the separate roles of men and women, realizing the restrictions placed on women, and deciding from a young age that she will choose a more independent life.

D The narrator explains the cultural practice of purdah, describing the different types of coverings women wear and how these customs affect their daily lives.

She listens carefully even though she does not fully understand

She enjoys watching others talk during gatherings

She spends time moving between different rooms

She prefers to sit quietly without paying attention

She stayed with the children during most activities

She avoided leaving the area where games were played

She often left the games to go somewhere else nearby

She preferred playing games with the other children

She did not understand what the men were saying

She felt drawn to the serious discussions the men were having

She loved to hear the men debate politics

She would often wander away from the children's games

They spend time preparing food and sharing meals

They gather together and talk about daily activities

They speak more freely and show their personalities openly

They sit quietly and avoid speaking to one another

Women are expected to cover themselves in public

Some women wear clothing that hides their entire faces

Women must lower their gaze when they see men

Some women wear black gloves and socks for full coverage

The women were no longer covering their heads and faces

The women were getting ready for a gathering

The women were preparing to go outside together

The women were wearing different styles of clothing

She describes how others follow traditions in her community

She believes showing her face is an important part of who she is

She shares how people respond to her behavior

She explains how her family reacts to her decision

She had seen women choose not to look at others

She had seen women required to look down in front of men

She had seen women ignore people during conversations

She had seen women look around during gatherings

The women remove their veils when they are together

The women seem different when they are not in public

The women appear more relaxed and expressive in private

The women have long dark hair and wear makeup

She believed covering up was easy to follow

She felt unsure about how women should dress

She felt covering up was not fair and was difficult to live with

She believed covering up was an important tradition