Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - Welcome a Refugee Real-World Writing Assignment
Refugee by Alan Gratz Activity - Welcome a Refugee Real-World Writing Assignment: Encourage empathy and real-world connection with this meaningful writing activity inspired by Refugee by Alan Gratz. Students will write a letter welcoming a refugee to their community, drawing on examples of kindness from the novel and connecting them to real-world values. This activity helps students reflect on their capacity for compassion and can be extended into a class service project by delivering the letters to a local refugee support organization.
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Included in the Refugee Writing to a Refugee Real-World Writing Assignment:
➡️ Refugee Welcome Letter Instruction Page: This page provides background context for the task and outlines the key components of the letter, including offering a warm welcome, sharing a bit about themselves, acknowledging the refugee’s experiences, providing helpful information, and ending with a thoughtful explanation of their intent and a hopeful closing.
➡️ Pre-Writing Graphic Organizer: Support students in the planning process with a structured organizer that guides them through brainstorming their message, drafting key ideas, and preparing to write a thoughtful and empathetic letter.
➡️ Refugee Welcome Letter Template: Students will use this formatted template to craft the final version of their letter, giving them a chance to create a real-world message of kindness and support.
How the Refugee Writing to a Refugee Real-World Writing Assignment works:
- Students will begin by reflecting on moments of kindness in Refugee and considering how they can mirror those actions in their own writing, using the instruction page to guide the tone, structure, and content of their welcome letter.
- Next, students will use a graphic organizer to plan their message of welcome and encouragement, thoughtfully connecting themes from the novel to real-world issues.
- Finally, students will write their letters using a letter-writing template to create a polished final product.
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