Unit 1 Theme: Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Introduction Videos:
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"Home of The Brave"link to listen to audio
HOW TO LISTEN TO IT: 1. click on link 2. To continue to the next part, look to the right where it says, "Up next" REFUGEE ELA ASSIGNMENT RESEARCH: Key facts about refugees in the US: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/01/30/key-facts-about-refugees-to-the-u-s/ Difference between immigrant and refugee Climate Refugees The refugee resettlement process A video of a child refugee coming to America People from USA becoming 'refugees' from storms Arguments for and against refugees |
Practice:Figurative Language
Connotative/Denotative meanings REFUGEE ELA ASSIGNMENT RESEARCH: 1. What is a refugee? How is a refugee different from an immigrant? 2. List at least 3 facts related to refugees 3. Where are some different places refugees come from and for what different reasons? 4. What are some of the arguments for and against allowing refugees into the US? 5. What challenges do refugees face coming into the US, and what types of assistance are available to help them? |