Refugee 1-3 (Do Now)

How does the author use broken glass in Isabel and Josef’s stories to convey a shared theme? (TEK 8.5 E)

• To show how physical destruction mirrors emotional pain and fear.

• To emphasize that both characters experience joy despite adversity.

• To symbolize the importance of material possessions in times of crisis.

• To highlight the differences in how characters respond to destruction.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does Isabel’s story reveal about life in Cuba through her perspective? (TEK 8.7 A)

• Life is full of freedom and prosperity.

• Life is difficult, with poverty and political oppression.

• Life is easy for families who cooperate with the government.

• Life is peaceful and calm despite challenges.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the metaphor “...Isabel could play the storm clouds from the sky” (Gratz 10) mean? (TEK 8.9D)

• Isabel has a device that pushes storm clouds away.

• Isabel plays the trumpet loudly and horribly.

• Isabel plays the trumpet in a beautiful way.

• Isabel loves storm clouds.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which text evidence supports the idea that Mahmoud wants to be invisible? (TEK 8.7C)

• If the bullies didn’t notice you, they didn’t hit you.

• But Mahmoud did everything he could to hide his size and face, to stay under the radar.

• To walk around getting noticed by the Syrian army or the rebels fighting them was just inviting trouble.

• The war had made Mahmoud nervous. Twitchy. Paranoid.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Mahmoud’s act of standing up for his best friend, Khalid, against the bullies signify? (TEK 8.7A)

• He is careless about his safety.

• He is willing to take risks for others.

• He is indifferent to his brother’s struggles.

• He enjoys getting into fights.

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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