*Refugee* Pages 93-128

Grade 545 min

aligned to Compare Two Or More Characters, Settings, Or Events In A Story Or Drama, Drawing On Specific Details In The Text. (rl)

Learning Objective

I can compare how Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud react to challenges in pages 93-128 of Refugee.

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5 min

Refugee by Alan Gratz pages 110-128

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œJosef's father is having a mental breakdown, believing Nazis are on the ship to get them. Describe how Josef reacts to this challenge to calm his father down and protect his sister. Isabel's boat drifts into a shipping lane, and a massive tanker is approaching. Describe how Isabel reacts to the challenge of the oncoming tanker and the danger it presents to her family and the other refugees. Mahmoud and his family are repeatedly told their boat to Greece isn't leaving, and they are shaken down for money by criminals controlling access to their temporary shelter. Describe how Mahmoud reacts to the challenge of constant delays and exploitation, especially after already facing so much trauma.”

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