Refugee (Chapters 7 - 9)

Front

What does the 'Wet Foot, Dry Foot' policy refer to?

Back

A policy that allowed Cuban migrants who reached U.S. soil ('dry feet') to apply for refugee status, while those intercepted at sea ('wet feet') were returned to Cuba.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is a common theme in the stories of refugees?

Back

The characters are escaping violence by leaving home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How would you describe the mood in Chapters 7-9?

Back

The mood is tense, reflecting the anxiety and danger faced by the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the main conflict faced by the characters in the stories?

Back

The main conflict is finding a safe place to live.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does it mean to be a refugee?

Back

A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the significance of family in refugee stories?

Back

Family often represents support and safety, and the struggle to keep family members together is a central theme.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What role does fear play in the lives of refugees?

Back

Fear of violence, persecution, and uncertainty about the future drives refugees to leave their homes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the term 'asylum' mean in the context of refugees?

Back

Asylum is the protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution or fear of persecution in their home country.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Why might a refugee choose to leave their home country?

Back

Refugees may leave due to war, violence, political instability, or persecution based on race, religion, or political beliefs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What challenges do refugees face when trying to find safety?

Back

Refugees face challenges such as lack of resources, legal barriers, language differences, and the trauma of their experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1