Before Reading
Book Trailer
Important Definition (Before watching the next video)
persecute - (verb) to oppress or harass, as on the basis of race, religion, or political views
What is a Refugee?
Almost everyone’s family has taken a journey to get to where they live today. Do a little research to learn your family’s story. SUMMARIZE and share your family’s story on the provided handout. We will be sharing them with our GRA partners in class this week. Click HERE for a handout to give your students.
CLICK HERE to record a Flipgrid video about your family journey.
Type the password Refugee18 to access the grid. Only on-topic and appropriate videos will be approved. The videos recorded so far are amazing! CLICK HERE if you'd like to use the response sheet I created for my students to use as they watched videos from other students from around the world. It helped them focus on learning from other people. |
Immigrant Versus Refugee
ALL REFUGEES ARE IMMIGRANTS
NOT ALL IMMIGRANTS ARE REFUGEES
NOT ALL IMMIGRANTS ARE REFUGEES
How is this true?
What is the difference between an immigrant and a refugee? Explain the difference in your own words.
Click here to respond via Flipgrid. Password Refugee2018 .
*You'll notice that this Grid already has several responses. This was a beyond reading question during last year's GRA of A Long Walk to Water as well. Your students are encouraged to watch, respond, and create their own responses!
Teachers, HERE is an extensive list of books to teach your students about the experience of refugees, migrants, and immigrants.
What is the difference between an immigrant and a refugee? Explain the difference in your own words.
Click here to respond via Flipgrid. Password Refugee2018 .
*You'll notice that this Grid already has several responses. This was a beyond reading question during last year's GRA of A Long Walk to Water as well. Your students are encouraged to watch, respond, and create their own responses!
Teachers, HERE is an extensive list of books to teach your students about the experience of refugees, migrants, and immigrants.
Alan Gratz Author Interview
Click HERE for a comprehension question handout for students to complete as they watch the interview.