Who is a Refugee?

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Objective

I can explain what a refugee is in my own words.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

3 questions

1

In your own words, describe what a refugee is.

2

Give three reasons why someone might become a refugee.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine a friend asks you, "What is a refugee?" How would you explain it to them in your own words, based on what you learned? If someone told you they were a refugee, what would that mean to you, based on the video? Explain in your own words. In your own words, describe the main reason why someone becomes a refugee, according to the video.

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