Refugee by Alan Gratz 3 column notes 306-317

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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
306-317JosefExplain what happened to Josef and his family
  1. What is the theme of the novel?
  1. Support your theme with evidence from the text.
 
IsabelWhat is the meaning of “flourished” as it is used on page 308? When Isabel played the Star-Spangled Banner, she added the Cuban beat underneath it. What does this reveal about her character?
Mahmoud“Cries of joy and welcome came from the porch, and Mahmoud followed his family up the step.” What mood does this create and why is it important? What is significant about the pictures and the bunny rabbit?
SummarizeDescribe the connections that were made between Isabel, Mahmoud, and Josef. What inference can you make about the reasoning behind all the connections?
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