Refugee by Alan Gratz 3 column notes pg 253-269
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 | |
| 253-269Josef | “He lead his fellow mutineers into a maze of crew corridors.” What is the meaning of mutineers? | How does the munity impact the development of the plot? | 1. “His eyes felt like bees had stung them, and his nose was a steaming cauldron of burning chemical.” Pg 263What impact does the figurative language have? 2. What is significant about Mahmoud’s father's optimism during such a time of peril? 3. What is the meaning of the term “even-keeled” as it is used on page 257? |
| Isabel | What are words throughout the section that defines the mood? | What is significant about the Coast Guard ship finding another boat full of refugees? How does this impact Isabel’s chances of reaching Miami? | |
| Mahmoud | page 264 “…the plastic zip ties cutting angrily into his wrist.” What impact does the author’s word choice have on the mood of the section? | Why does the author describe the difference between a prison and an immigrant detention center? Use evidence to support your answer? | |
| Summarize | Describe the similarities between the trials and tribulations the characters are facing. | ||