Refugee: Isabel's Story
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Objective
I can compare how two characters in *Refugee* (pages 236-269) react to difficult situations, using details from the text.
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Describe a difficult situation that Joseph faces on the ship St. Louis (pages 236-269).
Describe a difficult situation that Isabel faces while trying to reach the United States (pages 236-269).
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“Describe how Joseph and Isabel react when they realize they may be sent back to the countries they are trying to escape. Use details from pages 236-269 to support your answer. Describe how Mahmoud and Joseph react when they are threatened by adults. Use details from pages 236-269 to support your answer. Describe how Isabel and Mahmoud react when they realize a family member may be lost. Use details from pages 236-269 to support your answer.”
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