I Live in a Refugee Camp, Come Into My World

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16 questions
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Using information from the video, write a definition of the word refugee.

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How does the mood of the video shift at 3:29? Consider the narration, visuals, and music.

Read the article about Bilan's life below.
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In the introduction, why might author Kristin Lewis switch from third person to second person? (author’s craft)

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On page 6, Lewis writes that Bilan was a “typical kid” who went to school and had many friends. Why might Lewis introduce Bilan in this way? (author’s craft)

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Describe the structure of the first paragraph of the section “Crisis After Crisis.” How does this paragraph connect to the article’s introduction? (text structure)

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What is the purpose of “Crisis After Crisis”? (text structure)

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Find the Central Idea

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Based on information in “Life in the Camp,” how does life in the Kobe camp compare with life in other refugee camps? (key ideas and details, inference)

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What does thid sidebar on page 8 help the reader understand? (text features)

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On page 9, Lewis writes that refugees who live in camps are “trapped in a world of uncertainty.” What does she mean? (interpreting text)

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. In the section “World of Uncertainty,” what is Lewis’s tone, or attitude, as she talks about how Ethiopia treats refugees? (tone)

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After Reading “I Live in a Refugee Camp”
How does the segment about Bilan’s life in the Kobe camp (starting at 2:00) add to your understanding of the article?

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At 2:56, narrator Kristin Lewis says, “For many refugee children, education is one of their hardest-won assets.” What does she mean?

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Consider Bilan at the end of the article. Is her situation hopeful?

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Why is it important to learn about refugees?