Refugee by Alan Gratz Chapters 1-6

What are the main characteristics of Josef in chapters 1-6?

• 10-year-old, Italian, trying to go to France

• 13-year-old, Jewish, trying to escape to Cuba

• 12-year-old, Russian, trying to go to Australia

• 15-year-old, German, trying to go to England

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Identify the theme that is clear in the first six chapters of the book.

• Love and romance

• Exploration of outer space

• Cooking and culinary arts

• Struggle for survival and impact of war

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Describe the setting in which Isabel's story takes place in chapters 1-6.

• a large American city in the year 2020

• a futuristic space colony in the year 3000

• a small Cuban town in the year 1994

• a remote Russian village in the year 1800

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What are the key traits of Mahmoud as a character in the first six chapters?

• Laziness, lack of ambition, and selfishness

• Fear, indecisiveness, and lack of empathy

• Resilience, determination, and a strong sense of responsibility towards his family

• Arrogance, impulsiveness, and lack of concern for others

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main theme that connects the stories of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud in the first six chapters?

• Cooking and culinary adventures

• Romantic love stories

• Exploration of outer space

• Struggle for survival and search for a better life as refugees

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Explain the significance of the setting in Josef's story in chapters 1-6.

• The characters never interact with the setting

• The setting is only mentioned briefly

• It helps to establish the historical context and the challenges faced by the characters.

• It has no significance to the story

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does Isabel's character evolve in the first six chapters of the book?

• Unmotivated and lazy

• Weak and indecisive

• Angry and bitter

• Resilient and determined

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the theme of hope in the first six chapters of the book.

• Resilience and determination

• Love and romance

• Adventure and excitement

• Fear and despair

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Describe the setting in which Mahmoud's story unfolds in chapters 1-6.

• Peaceful countryside

• Busy city in America

• Remote island in the Pacific

• War-torn Syria

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Compare and contrast the characters of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud in the first six chapters.

• Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are all from the same country.

• The characters have no significant differences in their personalities or motivations.

• Each character faces different challenges and experiences on their journey to find safety.

• All three characters have the same experiences and challenges.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3