Refugee by Alan Gratz 3 column notes pg 34-55
Refugee Notes
| Words and Phrases - analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. | Key Events - Explain how a story’s plot is developed by a series of events. | Comprehension Questions | |
| Page 34 - 55Josef: | p. 37, par 2: What does “manically” imply about Arron Landau? Why is there repetition of “They will come for us soon enough”? | Hint: How did the father’s return impact his family? | RL.6.4.a: What is meant by “gaunt face”? a. sad b. bulging c. lean d. shabby RL.6.3 How does Mahmoud’s view of his life change from the beginning to the end of this section? a. It is no longer safe. b. He realizes this kind of thing did happen every day c. there is nothing he needs from his living. d. His mother is strong and resourceful RL.6.1In Isabel’s section, why did she believe Senor Castillo should take her family with them on his boat? a. there is plenty of room b. she can supply the needed gas c. her father will be thrown into jail d. Castro has given permission for anyone to leave the country |
| Isabel | p. 45: “Hurricane Isabel” suggests what?Site words or phrases that clarify the fisherman’s character. Isabel nodded. She could fix that too. This is not the first time she thinks this. Why does the author include this? | Hint: List ways Castro’s permission to leave Cuba, developed the events. | |
| Mahmoud | p.49: “Waleed’s eyes were alive, but empty” suggests what? | Hint: How is the plot developed by the bombing? | |
| Summarize | Hint: Explain the determination of all these young people? | ||