Autobiography refugee activities

This resource is a seven page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Refugees by David Miller.
This lesson plan uses the movie "Flee" to explore the experiences of refugees, the challenges they face, and the impact of their journeys.
This Refugee Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless and relevant novel.

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The Little Refugee

Responding to the text

Read through the text once more. Following this ask your students to create a Y-chart. The sections of the Y-Chart should be labeled ‘I Think’, ‘I Feel’ and ‘I Wonder’. Explain that you would like the students to write the following in each of the sections:

In ‘I Think’ explain what you know about the book, what you have learnt from listening to it or any prior knowledge you had on the issues raised in it.
In ‘I Feel’ write any emotional responses you had before, during or after reading and explain why you felt this way.
In ‘I Wonder’ write any questions you have about the text. These might be general questions about the story or questions you would like to ask the author.

Once students have completed their Y-Chart conduct a class discussion on students’ responses. Before the discussion begins remind students that in a discussion students should look at the person who is talking and there can only be one person talking at a time. Explain that during a d

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25 essential books about refugee experiences and migration

When the numbers involved are so large and the news so overwhelming it’s possible for those fortunate enough to be standing outside it to lose sight of the individuals and humanity at the heart of what’s become known as the ‘refugee crisis.’

Here, we share stories – including both fiction and non-fiction – of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, extreme hunger or climate change, or have moved from one country to another in search of opportunity. With narratives that span continents and generations, and insights both hard and hopeful, each book gives a unique perspective, offering empathy and solace to those with shared experiences, and the opportunity to refocus and increase understanding for those without.

Here are our reading suggestions of books about refugees and migration.

Fiction books about the refugee experience & migration

More bodies have washed up on the shores of a small island. Another over-filled, ill-equipped, dilapidated ship has sunk under the weight

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In Refugee, author Alan Gratz shares the stories of three young people looking for a place to live in peace — Josef in 1930s Nazi Germany, Isabel in 1990s Cuba, and Mahmoud in present-day Syria. Though they all come from different places and grew up in different times, they all share similar struggles as they seek out a better life for themselves and their families.

For readers of Refugee, these stories provide an opportunity to learn about the harsh realities of war and economic crisis that motivate people to seek refuge. Through its structure and organization, the book is able to present complex themes and ideas in a way that enables students to fully grasp them. It also allows teachers like you to take advantage of a variety of thought-provoking activities and resources to help further students’ understanding of the ideas presented.

Perfect for in-class discussion — and a great option for book reports — Refugee provides students with the chance to use their imaginations and make real-world connections. Overall, Alan Gratz titles like this one are an effective and benefi