Refugee Novel Study
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6 Weeks of Instructional Materials $24
Refugee Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 30 Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 18 Literary Analysis Assignments
- 18 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- 9 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- 18 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based)
- Vocabulary – 4 Crossword Puzzles, 4 Quizzes, Graphic Organizers
- Assessments – 18 Mini-Quizzes, 2 Final Tests, Essay Questions
- 2 Final Projects (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources
- Google Slides™ and Google Forms™ links for student pages
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.
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable
- 65 MB
- 445 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 Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 30 Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 18 Literary Analysis Assignments
- 18 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- 9 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- 18 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based)
- Vocabulary – 4 Crossword Puzzles, 4 Quizzes, Graphic Organizers
- Assessments – 18 Mini-Quizzes, 2 Final Tests, Essay Questions
- 2 Final Projects (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources
- Google Slides™ and Google Forms™ links for student pages
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.
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable
- 65 MB
- 445 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 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 Close Readings
The 18 fiction close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core Standards to develop students’ literary proficiency. Using Refugee as the foundational text for close reading, each lesson focuses on a particular skill, such as setting, conflict, tone, and plot, and provides students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their ability to perform that skill. Each assignment also requires students to use textual evidence to support their claims. The resources could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter grouping. You can choose the purpose that best suits your students and your classroom.
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 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 Close Readings
The 18 fiction close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core Standards to develop students’ literary proficiency. Using Refugee as the foundational text for close reading, each lesson focuses on a particular skill, such as setting, conflict, tone, and plot, and provides students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their ability to perform that skill. Each assignment also requires students to use textual evidence to support their claims. The resources could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter grouping. You can choose the purpose that best suits your students and your classroom.
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.
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Yes! Each novel study contains a wealth of resources that allow you to differentiate for your students.
Yes! Every student assignment also includes a link to complete in Google Slides™ or Google Forms™. For Google Slides™ assignments, text boxes are pre-made, so students only need to type their answers. Please note that not all assignments are conducive to online learning.
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Each resource has been aligned to the Common Core State Standards for its applicable grades in both Literacy, Social Studies, and Writing. The specific standards for each resource are listed when you buy a full unit or in the implementation notes for certain products.
