The Things They Carried: A Refugee Project

Created Jan. 24, 2024 by Jessica Esposito, LISA CAMICHOS


The Things They Carried: A Refugee Project


Created and Written by Jessica Esposito @jesespo jesespo@gmail.com and Lisa Camichos @pelion1892 volosgr@yahoo.com



Curriculum Connections

NC Digital Learning Competencies

  • Leadership in Digital Learning
    • Engage in peer collaborative problem solving through continuous planning, designing, testing, evaluation, and calibration of teaching methods using appropriate digital technology.
  • Digital Citizenship
    • Teach and require the use of copyright law and fair use in student work and creation.
  • Digital Content and Instruction
    • Identify, evaluate, and utilize appropriate digital tools and resources to challenge students to create, think critically, solve problems, establish reliability, communicate their ideas, collaborate effectively.
    • Immerser students in exploring relevant issues and analyze authentic problems through digital tools and resources.
  • Data and Assessment
    • Utilize multiple and varied forms and assessment including examples of student work products.


  • AP Human Geography
    • Enduring Understandings
    • Causes and consequences of migration are influenced by cultural, demographic, economic, environmental, and political factors.
    • Explain how push and pull factors contribute to migration.
    • Apply the concepts of forced and voluntary migration to historical and contemporary examples.
    • Analyze major historical migrations.




The Things They Carried: A Refugee Project

Introduction:

You will create a three minute audio recorded biography of a refugee from a list created by your teacher.  You will write a biography of their life, record it, create a QR Code Link, and a suitcase presentation that students will listen to and write a reflection for a final grade.

Directions:

  1. Choose or assign small groups will assign small groups.  
  2. Your group will then choose a refugee from the list.  
  3. Your group will ONLY use primary resources.  Some suggestions are: NC WISE OWL, United Nations, UNHCR, Library of Congress, British National Library, and Refugees.org  to research information about the refugee of your choice.
  4. Use the Biography Research Sheet to record information about your refugee. You must include all sources in MLA format on the Biography Sources Sheet.
  5. Be sure to review the rubrics and checklist to ensure that your project meets the expectations.
  6. You will ONLY use approved primary sources to create The Things They Carried project that includes the following:
  • The end product will be:
    • A biography of your refugee in MLA format from the group.
    • A three part recording of your piece of the biography.
    • A QR Code that links to your biography recording.
    • A suitcase that tells the story of a day in the life of your refugee.
  • The content of the product must be up-to-date, accurate, and informative. Your goal is to make sure the class knows the biography of your refugee and the story of a day in the life of your refugee
    • Important Biographical Information

Checklist & Due Dates

Student Name:____________________________________________________

Directions: All documents must be turned in to the your teacher on the due dates.   

Checklist of Items that need to be turned in on presentation day.

  • The Things They Carried
  • Biography Research Sheet  
  • Biography Project Sources Pages
  • MLA Format Citation Page
  • Biography in MLA Format
  • Biography Recording and Storyboarding
  • Suitcase and QR Code
  • Presentation Complete
  • Presentations and Reflections

Suitcase Packing List

Throughout the research process, create a list of items needed to complete your suitcase project.


Biography Research Sheet

Directions: Students will complete a Biography Research Sheet of events for their biography. Please create more Events if needed by inserting a new row.  You must paraphrase the information. The Biography Research Sheet must be completed using only the approved primary resources, , NC WISE OWL, United Nations, The Library of Congress, and Refugees.org.


Event #1

                                             




 









Event #2                               

Event #3                             

Event #4
















Event #5

Event #6


You are required to record information about your refugee using  ONLY approved primary resources- NC WISE OWL, United Nations, and Refugees.org.  You must cite all of your sources using MLA format.  Use the Biography Project organizer below to help cite your sources.  Please create more Biography Sources as needed by copying and pasting below.You must have a minimum of six sources.  


Biography Project Source 1

Source #1:  What category of information does this source belong to: Education Personality Traits

Historical Significance Accomplishments Location Other_________________________

Title of Article:___________________________________________________________________

Title of Website: _________________________________________________________________

Author:_________________________________________________________________________

Date of Publication:_______________________________________________________________

Date of Access (today’s date):_______________________________________________________

Publisher:_______________________________________________________________________

Page Numbers Used (if applicable):___________________________________________________

MLA Format:


Biography Project Source 2

Source #1:  What category of information does this source belong to: Education Personality Traits

Historical Significance Accomplishments Location Other_________________________

Title of Article:___________________________________________________________________

Title of Website: _________________________________________________________________

Author:_________________________________________________________________________

Date of Publication:_______________________________________________________________

Date of Access (today’s date):_______________________________________________________

Publisher:_______________________________________________________________________

Page Numbers Used (if applicable):___________________________________________________

MLA Format:


MLA Format Resources

You will write a biography of your refugee using MLA format.  

MLA Resources:

List of Refugees

  1. Faez al Sharaa
  2. Mansoor (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/mansoor/)
  3. Fathy (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/fathy/)
  4. Basirat (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/basirat/)
  5. Siraje (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/siraje/)
  6. Nour (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/nour/)
  7. Abebe (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/abebe/)
  8. Seble (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/seble)
  9. Vianney (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/vianney/)
  10. Abdi (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/abdi/)
  11. Pearl (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/pearl/)
  12. Rafi (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/rafi/)
  13. Alima (https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/alima/)
  14. Noha (https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/nohas-story/#.W79cdtdKjcs)
  15. Gulwali Passarlay- TAKEN (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/26/didnt-think-might-never-see-parents-again-refugee-children-share-their-stories)
  16. Helal al Baarini (http://refugeeweek.org.uk/simple-acts/3-share-one-of-20-refugee-stories/20-refugee-stories/)
  17. Majid Adin (https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/newpxd/the-refugee-who-smuggled-himself-out-of-the-camps-and-into-rocket-man)- TAKEN
  18. Farhood (https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/perspective-seeking-refuge-respect-and-hip-hop/)
  19. M.I.A.(http://www.tracesproject.org/m-i-a-1986/)
  20. Rita Ora (http://www.tracesproject.org/rita-ora/)- TAKEN
  21. Yonasskindis (http://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/stories/2018/1/5a58bd924/couple-spend-time-making-sculpture-reading-eritrean-guest.html)
  22. Hussin (https://www.teenvogue.com/story/im-16-years-old-and-im-a-syrian-refugee)
  23. Rawan (https://www.rescue.org/article/love-and-loss-syria-one-teenage-refugees-story)- TAKEN
  24. Doaa (http://www.unhcr.org/en-us/news/stories/2017/1/58877c054/teen-refugee-survived-shipwreck-saved-babys-life.html)- TAKEN
  25. Samie (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/10/insider/the-story-after-the-story-for-a-16-year-old-refugee-with-dashed-hopes.html)- TAKEN
  26. Fayza (https://www.seventeen.com/life/real-girl-stories/a37199/fayza-im-a-teen-refugee/)
  27. Zara (https://www.homeforgood.org.uk/stories-archive/fostering-teenage-refugee-zaras-story)
  28. Muzoon (https://www.ipinst.org/2017/09/the-role-of-young-people-in-the-global-compacts-for-refugees-and-migration#13)- TAKEN


Rubric: Biography Research Sheet and Biography Source Pages


Category

Exceeds Expectations 100

Meets Expectations

90

Approaching Expectations

80

Does Not Meet Expectations

70

Events

Documented 18 or more significant events in the life of the refugee.

Documented 17 significant events in the life of the refugee.

Documented 16 significant events in the life of the refugee.

Documented 15 or less significant events in the life of the refugee.

Paraphrased Information

All research was paraphrased and written/typed in students words.

Most research was paraphrased and written/typed in students words.

Some research was paraphrased and written/typed in students words.

Research was copied and pasted into the Biography Research Sheet.

Primary Sources

All research was conducted using ONLY approved Primary Sources, NCWISE OWL, The UN, and Refugee.com.



Research was not conducted with approved sites.

Biography Sources Pages

Completed a Biography Sources Pages for all sources.



Did not complete  Biography Source Pages.

Sources

11 or more sources used for facts are credible and cited using MLA correctly.

10-9 sources used for facts are credible and cited using MLA correctly.

8-7 sources used for facts are credible and cited using MLA correctly.

6 or less sources are used for facts cited correctly using MLA..

Turned in on Time

Turned in on time, October 19th.

One day late

Two days late

Three days late.  

10 points per day after three days late.


Rubric: MLA Citation Page



Category

Exceeds Expectations 100

Meets Expectations

90

Approaching Expectations

80

Does Not Meet Expectations

70

Turned in on Time

Turned in on time, October 19th.

One day late

Two days late

Three days late.  

10 points per day after three days late.

Alphabetical Order

All cited sources are in alphabetical order.

One cited source is not in alphabetical order.

Two cited sources are not in alphabetical order.

Three or more cited sources are not in alphabetical order.

Title

Works Cited is the title of the page.



Works Cited is not the title page.

Title Spacing

The title of the page (Works Cited) is:  Centered 1 inch from the top of the page In 12 pt font  Not bolded or underlined.

Student mostly dressed up as their biography subject.

Student somewhat dressed up as their biography subject.

Student did not dress up as their biography subject.


Double Space

Double spaced the Works Cited page.




Citation Page is not double spaced.

Indented First Line

For each new source, I started the citation at the left hand margin and indented after the first line.



Did not indent the beginning of each source.

Citation Punctuation

I used the correct punctuation in the citation.



Did not punctuate correctly.



Rubric: Biography in MLA Format


Student Name:________________________________________

100

Exceeds Standards

90

Meets Standards

80

Below Standards

70

Well Below Standards

Rubric: Suitcase & QR Code

Student Name:  ________________________________________


Category

Exceeds Expectations

100

Meets Expectations

90

Approaching Expectations

80

Does Not Meet Expectations

0

Clarity &

Neatness

Exceptionally attractive and particularly neat in design and layout.

Attractive and neat in design and layout.

Acceptably attractive but may be messy at times and/or show lack of organization.

Suitcased not completed.

Creativity

Exceptionally clever and unique in showing deep understanding.

Thoughtfully and uniquely presented; clever at times in showing understanding of the material.

A few original touches enhance the project to show some understanding of the material.

Suitcased not completed.

Content

Shows a sophisticated understanding of the themes in the work.

Shows an understanding of the major themes of the book Displays a somewhat limited understanding of the book. May have a few misinterpretations.  

Displays a somewhat limited understanding of the book. May have a few misinterpretations.

Suitcase not completed.

Overall Effectiveness and Completion

Suitcase is engagingly organized and presents material that is captivating for the viewer.

Suitcase is somewhat organized, complete and holds the attention of the viewer.

Suitcase is disorganized and incomplete at times and is somewhat able to hold the attention of the viewer.

Suitcase not completed.

QR Code

QR Code is placed next to or on on an object that represents a significant event in the refugees life and is correctly linked to biography recording.

QR Code is placed in the suitcase and is correctly linked to biography recording.

QR Code is not linked correctly.

QR code not completed.

Turned in on Time


Turned in on time, November 9th.

One day late.

Two days late.

Three days late.  

10 points per day after three days late.


Rubric: Biography Recording

Student Name:  ________________________________________


Category

Exceeds Expectations

100

Meets Expectations

90

Approaching Expectations

80

Does Not Meet Expectations

0

Delivery

The recording is well rehearsed and delivered smoothly, the enunciation is clear and intelligible, and there is much expression and enthusiasm in the recitation.

The recording is rehearsed, the enunciation is sometimes clear and intelligible, and there is some expression and enthusiasm in the recitation.

The recording appears unrehearsed, the enunciation is muddled and not clear and the recitation lacks expression and enthusiasm.

No delivery.

Pronunciation

Pronounced all words correctly.

Most words were pronounced correctly with the exception of 3-5 words.

7 + words were pronounced incorrectly.

No Recording

Technical

The volume is good for voice, there is no background or other distracting noise, and there are no technical glitches.

The volume is fair for voice, there is background and other distracting noise, and there are some technical glitches.

The volume is poor for voice, there is considerable background and other distracting noise, and there are several technical glitches.

No recording.

Turned in on Time


Turned in on time, October 26th.

One day late.

Two days late.

Three days late.  

10 points per day after three days late.


Rubric: Storyboard

Student Name:  ________________________________________

Category

Exceeds Expectations

100

Meets Expectations

90

Approaching Expectations

80

Does Not Meet Expectations

0

Clarity & Neatness

Storyboard is easy to read and all elements are so clearly written, labeled, or drawn that another student could create the presentation if necessary.

Storyboard is easy to read and all elements are so clearly written, labeled, or drawn that another student could create the presentation if necessary.

Storyboard is hard to read with rough drawings and labels. It would be hard for another person to create this presentation without asking lots of questions.

Storyboard not completed.

Content & Drawings

Storyboard is complete with sketches for each scene, and detailed notes on titles. Storyboard reflects outstanding planning and organization.

Storyboard is relatively complete with sketches for most scenes, and notes on titles, transitions. Storyboard reflects effective planning and organization .

Storyboard has glaring omissions in scene planning. There are some sketches, and notes on titles, transitions. Storyboard reflects attempts at planning and organization.

Storyboard not completed.

Required Elements

Storyboard included all required elements as well as a few additional elements. All sections are filled out.

Storyboard included all required elements and one additional element. Most sections are filled out.

Storyboard included all required elements. Some sections are filled out, missing more than 2.

Storyboard not completed.

Reflection of the Refugee

Storyboard includes three elements that reflect significant events in the refugees life.

Storyboard includes two elements that reflect significant events in the refugees life.


Storyboard includes one elements that reflect significant events in the refugees life.

Storyboard not completed.

Turned in on Time


Turned in on time, October 26th.

One day late.

Two days late.

Three days late.  

10 points per day after three days late.


Global Citizenship through Social Media


Describe why they became refugees?

"What is Social Media Marketing." Studio 631, Studio 631,

13 Feb. 2018, www.studio631.com/author/studio631/.

Find your refugee on social media.  Which social media sites is he/she on?  List all that apply.








List the appropriate #’s that match up with your refugees biography.  List all that apply.












Which social media platforms are your choosing and why?






Who do you think the intended audience is?  Who is the message directed at?

Think about your refugees story.  Now

write a message to a global audience in 280 characters including #’s.  









Who do you think the intended audience is?  Who is the message directed at?

Now post your message with pictures of your suitcase.  




•Writer knows topic really well

• Early Life, Significant Events, Contributions, Character Traits, Introduction & Conclusion all included.

•Many interesting details

• Early Life, Significant Events, Contributions, Character Traits, Introduction & Conclusion all included.

•Writer knows the topic.

•Most details are relevant & are interesting

•Early Life, Significant Events, Contributions, Character Traits, Introduction & Conclusion are either incomplete or insufficient

•Writer doesn’t know enough about the topic •Needs more details

•Early Life, Significant Events, Contributions, Character Traits, Introduction & Conclusion are incomplete or unacceptable

•Writer doesn't know topic

•Details lacking

•Ideas missing or don't make sense

Organization

•Carefully organized with varied transitions •Lead grabs reader's attention

•Conclusion works well •Details & paragraphs are in right order

•Bibliography/Works Cited is included

•Has some transitions •Most parts of paper fit together.

•Most details & paragraphs are in right order

•Bibliography/Works Cited is included

•Few transitions used •Too many details are out of order

•Bibliography/Works Cited is incomplete

•Paragraphs and/or transitions missing

•Too many details are out of order

•Bibliography/Works Cited is missing

Turned in on Time

Turned in on time, October 23rd.

One day late.

Two days late.

Three days late.  

10 points per day after three days late.

Word Choice

•Has a variety of strong words

•Words create vivid pictures in reader's mind

•Writing has some strong words

•Some words create pictures in the reader's mind

•Too many dull, ordinary words

•Some words just don't fit

•Words don't show the writer's meaning

•Reader is confused by the writer's choice of words

Sentence Fluency

•Has creative sentences of different kinds & lengths

•Sentences flow, making the writing enjoyable to read

•Sentences are different lengths

•Sentences have varied beginnings

•Sentences fit together well

•Sentences are too short or too long

•Same beginnings used over and over

•Reader is confused & has to re-read for meaning

•Not enough complete sentences

•Writing does not make sense

Conventions

•Has NO errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling & grammar

•Writing is easy to read

•Has 1-2 errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling & grammar

•Sounds correct when read aloud

•3-4 errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling & grammar make the writing difficult to read

•Editing needed

• 5 or more Capitalization, punctuation, spelling & grammar mistakes make the writing impossible to read & understanding.

•Major editing needed















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