Fleeing Conflict: Refugee & The Unwanted

Lesson 18
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ELA

Unit 5

6th Grade

Lesson 18 of 27

Objective


Determine themes in Refugee and explain how they are developed through the stories of specific characters. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Refugee by Alan Gratz 

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What theme does Gratz develop on the topic of “being visible”? How does Gratz use Mahmoud’s story to develop this theme? Provide specific evidence from pages 299 through 305.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What thematic topics does Gratz explore in this text? List at least five.

  • What theme does Gratz develop on the topic of “giving back”? How does Gratz use Ruthie’s story to develop this theme? Provide specific evidence from pages 313 through 317.

Discussion Questions

  • Why do you think that Gratz wrote this book? What was his purpose?

Exit Ticket

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Vocabulary


Academic

theme

n.

the author’s message in the text about the way the world works or what it means to be human. 

thematic topic

n.

one- or two-word phrase that describes the overarching topic of a text or section of text.

Homework


  • Prepare for tomorrow's Socratic Seminar.

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.6.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Supporting Standards

L.6.6
RL.6.1
RL.6.4
RL.6.5
SL.6.1
SL.6.6
W.6.1
W.6.1.a
W.6.1.b
W.6.4
W.6.9
W.6.9.a
W.6.10
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