Refugee: Key Events
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Objective
I can figure out how the events on pages 34-55 of *Refugee* fit into the whole story and show what it's about.
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Practice
7 questions
Describe Joseph's father's appearance and behavior when Joseph sees him again after six months. How is he different from before?
Why do you think the Hitler Youth boy helped Joseph on the train? What does this small act suggest about the situation in Germany at the time?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“How do the events on pages 34-37, including Joseph's encounter with the Hitler Youth and his reunion with his father, contribute to the story's theme of persecution and survival? How do the events on pages 45-52, including Isabel's family's decision to leave Cuba and her trade for gasoline, contribute to the story's theme of sacrifice and hope? How do the events on pages 52-55, including the bombing of Mahmoud's apartment building and his family's decision to leave Syria, contribute to the story's theme of displacement and resilience?”
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