Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - WebQuest Novel Introduction Creative Assignment
Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - WebQuest Novel Introduction Creative Assignment: Begin your Refugee unit with this engaging WebQuest, which introduces students to the refugee experience. Using curated videos, articles, and reflection prompts, students will explore key vocabulary, learn what it means to be a refugee, and gain insight into the challenges and resilience of displaced people around the world. This interactive activity builds essential background knowledge and fosters empathy, preparing students to engage thoughtfully with the novel’s characters and events.
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Included in the Refugee Introduction WebQuest Creative Assignment:
➡️ Introductory WebQuest Student Assignment Page: Lead students through an engaging exploration of the refugee experience as they build background knowledge, encounter real stories, and consider ways individuals and communities can offer support—all through interactive videos and curated articles.
➡️ WebQuest Assignment Teacher Answer Key: Use this completed sample assignment page to support class discussion, streamline grading, or offer guidance to students who need additional support.
How the Refugee Introduction Web Quest Creative Assignment works:
- Students will begin by exploring important vocabulary related to migration and displacement through linked articles.
- Next, students will watch a series of short videos to understand who qualifies as a refugee and what that experience can look like, emotionally and physically.
- Finally, students will reflect on ways they can help refugees in their own communities, using prompts and video evidence to support their responses.
This activity is best used before students begin reading the novel to build context that will help them better understand important ideas discussed in the book.
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