Refugee Review: Josef

Front

Josef is from _____

Back

Germany

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

How does the historical context of Josef's story impact the plot?

Back

Josef must leave his home country because he is Jewish and living in Nazi Germany.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Which response best describes the novel's unique format?

Back

The chapters alternate characters' stories.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does the author use multiple perspectives in the book?

Back

By telling the story of different characters that are experiencing a similar conflict, including historical facts and events that all result in needing to flee a home country, and incorporating different family situations across all three characters.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How do the settings in the story impact character decisions?

Back

Conflicts arise at each setting forcing the characters to make decisions to ensure their family's safety.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a refugee?

Back

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

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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 Josef's Jewish identity in the story?

Back

It is a key reason for his family's need to flee Germany during the Nazi regime.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What role does conflict play in the story?

Back

Conflict drives the plot and influences the characters' decisions and actions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the importance of multiple perspectives in storytelling?

Back

It allows readers to understand different viewpoints and experiences related to a central theme.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does the setting of Nazi Germany affect the characters?

Back

It creates a dangerous environment that forces them to make difficult choices for survival.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3