Refugee by Alan Gratz Symbolism Assignment - Analyzing Symbols in the Novel
Refugee by Alan Gratz Symbolism Assignment - Analyzing Symbols in the Novel: Unlock the deeper meaning behind the objects, actions, and moments that carry symbolic weight in Refugee by Alan Gratz. This symbolism assignment invites students to examine key symbols—like Isabel’s trumpet, Ruthie’s bunny, and Mahmoud’s father’s cell phone—and reflect on how each contributes to the novel’s themes, characters, and emotional impact.
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Included in the Refugee Symbolism Assignment:
➡️ Refugee Symbol Significance Student Assignment: Challenge students to interpret the meaning behind important objects and moments in the novel through guided written responses.
➡️ Symbol Significance Teacher Answer Key: Refer to this completed sample to facilitate discussion, check student understanding, or support learners who need extra guidance.
How the Refugee Symbolism Assignment works:
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Students begin by reviewing a definition of symbolism and how authors use objects, settings, and actions to convey deeper ideas.
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Next, students analyze a list of symbols from the novel and explain what each one represents in the context of the story.
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Finally, students reflect on how these symbols contribute to character development, theme, and the emotional experience of the novel as a whole.
This activity is best used after students have read significant portions of the novel and are ready to reflect on its layered meaning through literary analysis.
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