Refugee Close Readings
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Refugee Close Readings – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 18 Close Reading Assignments
- Graphic Organizers to Scaffold Learning
- Literary Skills-Based
- Common Core Aligned
- Digital Links for Google Slides™
- Answer Keys
Through the 18 fiction close reading lessons, students will deeply engage with the novel, Refugee (Alan Gratz), to develop a variety of reading and literary skills.
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Analysis of point of view of the text
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Author’s use of word choice to develop tone
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Analysis of flashbacks and foreshadowing
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Analysis of conflict and plot
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Identifying and analyzing setting for mood and conflict
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Character analysis
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Development of motif and theme across the novel
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Analysis of symbols for deeper meaning
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Compare and contrast character experiences
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Analyze figurative language for its deeper meaning
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable
- 3.21 MB
- 54 Pages
- Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & Google Forms™
- This downloadable resource supplies one single-teacher license for use in your classroom.
- Photocopying of this product is allowed only for the classroom use of the purchaser.
- Replication of this product, in whole or in part, for commercial sale or broader distribution is strictly prohibited.
- This product also may NOT be shared electronically, digitally, or otherwise in a manner that violates the Terms of Use detailed by LIT Lessons.
- For explicit information on permissions, please see the Terms of Use document included with this resource. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Refugee Close Readings – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 18 Close Reading Assignments
- Graphic Organizers to Scaffold Learning
- Literary Skills-Based
- Common Core Aligned
- Digital Links for Google Slides™
- Answer Keys
Through the 18 fiction close reading lessons, students will deeply engage with the novel, Refugee (Alan Gratz), to develop a variety of reading and literary skills.
-
Analysis of point of view of the text
-
Author’s use of word choice to develop tone
-
Analysis of flashbacks and foreshadowing
-
Analysis of conflict and plot
-
Identifying and analyzing setting for mood and conflict
-
Character analysis
-
Development of motif and theme across the novel
-
Analysis of symbols for deeper meaning
-
Compare and contrast character experiences
-
Analyze figurative language for its deeper meaning
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable
- 3.21 MB
- 54 Pages
- Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & Google Forms™
- This downloadable resource supplies one single-teacher license for use in your classroom.
- Photocopying of this product is allowed only for the classroom use of the purchaser.
- Replication of this product, in whole or in part, for commercial sale or broader distribution is strictly prohibited.
- This product also may NOT be shared electronically, digitally, or otherwise in a manner that violates the Terms of Use detailed by LIT Lessons.
- For explicit information on permissions, please see the Terms of Use document included with this resource. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Refugee Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Refugee by Alan Gratz. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, projects, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your students, allowing you to choose the assignments that best support your students’ learning while being conducive to any classroom model.
Refugee Literary Analysis Chapter Questions
The Refugee 18 literary analysis assignments (1 for every 3 chapters) provide a framework for students to complete a deep analysis of each chapter grouping in Refugee. The assignments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. They are designed not only to have students practice literary skills but also to demonstrate their comprehension of the text. It could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter.
Refugee Assessments
The Common Core-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of the text and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout a Refugee unit. The materials include 18 reading checks, vocabulary quizzes, 2 final assessments, and essay prompts.
Refugee Nonfiction Readings & Activities
The 18 close reading lessons and 9 extension activities develop students’ critical thinking skills and build their background knowledge about refugees. Using these informational texts and activities, students will learn about the refugee experience, refugee crises around the world, and the United States’ and the world community’s historical response to such situations. Each close reading includes questions that will develop essential skills aligned to the reading of informational texts under the Common Core Standards. Extension activities give you the power to choose how to enhance your students’ knowledge of the refugee experience. You know your students best, and based on their interests, any or all of these nine activities provide a structure for students to conduct investigations about the refugee experience or demonstrate agency to address the crisis.
Refugee Vocabulary
The vocabulary resources will engage students in varied activities to expand their vocabulary. The resources include materials to help teach challenging vocabulary words in Refugee that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 4 vocabulary lists of 13-14 words each and a crossword puzzle and quiz for each set, the materials provide opportunities for differentiation to suit the needs of the classroom.
Refugee Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Refugee by Alan Gratz. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, projects, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your students, allowing you to choose the assignments that best support your students’ learning while being conducive to any classroom model.
Refugee Literary Analysis Chapter Questions
The Refugee 18 literary analysis assignments (1 for every 3 chapters) provide a framework for students to complete a deep analysis of each chapter grouping in Refugee. The assignments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. They are designed not only to have students practice literary skills but also to demonstrate their comprehension of the text. It could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter.
Refugee Assessments
The Common Core-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of the text and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout a Refugee unit. The materials include 18 reading checks, vocabulary quizzes, 2 final assessments, and essay prompts.
Refugee Nonfiction Readings & Activities
The 18 close reading lessons and 9 extension activities develop students’ critical thinking skills and build their background knowledge about refugees. Using these informational texts and activities, students will learn about the refugee experience, refugee crises around the world, and the United States’ and the world community’s historical response to such situations. Each close reading includes questions that will develop essential skills aligned to the reading of informational texts under the Common Core Standards. Extension activities give you the power to choose how to enhance your students’ knowledge of the refugee experience. You know your students best, and based on their interests, any or all of these nine activities provide a structure for students to conduct investigations about the refugee experience or demonstrate agency to address the crisis.
Refugee Vocabulary
The vocabulary resources will engage students in varied activities to expand their vocabulary. The resources include materials to help teach challenging vocabulary words in Refugee that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 4 vocabulary lists of 13-14 words each and a crossword puzzle and quiz for each set, the materials provide opportunities for differentiation to suit the needs of the classroom.
