Refugee Josef's Journey
Grade 5•45 minutes•Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including
figurative language, connotative meanings, and figures
of speech. Analyze the impact of specific word choices on
meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings
within a text. (RL & RI)
Learning Objective
I can explain how specific word choices in Refugee pages 129-163 affect the meaning and feeling of the story.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. In the beginning of the passage, the author uses the phrase "feeling of wild relief." What does this phrase suggest about the passengers' experiences before the party?
2. The video mentions Joseph's father being "lost in his memories of Dachau." How does this description contribute to the overall tone of the story?
3. Find an example of figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, etc.) in the description of the ocean in Isabel's section and explain its effect on the reader.
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Refugee pg. 129-146 Guided Annotations
Emmy Weiner