diary of a teenage refugee
funeral
the rose that grew in concrete
1

what is a refugee

a escapee of war

1

what did the funeral represent?

when a friend left forever
1

what did the rose represent

perseverance; hope

2

what does "UN" stand for? and how many states does it consist of?

United nations; 193 member states

2

what was one way Ralph's friends showed him respect?

answers will vary; 3 ways accepted

2

connect the rose to your own life

answers will vary; winner will be chosen be speed and relativity

3

what is an "NGO"?, name one NGO (google)

Non governmental organization ;answers will vary/ winner determined by speed and relativity

3

who was Jhon Borowitz? what did he do?

he was a bully; he tried to beat up Larry

3

connect the rose to your life

answers will vary; winners are based on speed and relativity

4

name 5 member states in the UN

answers will vary; winners are based on speed and accuracy

4

who were Ralph's 3 friends?

Larry, Andy and Steve

4

how did the rose grow in a tight situation? how do you get out of difficult situations?

it had hope/perseverance and followed sunlight; answers will vary (speed and accuracy)

5

how does Amira compare to other girls in her country?

she likes the same things but she is a refugee and lives in a tent

5

what is a friend in your own words? how did your understanding of a friend change when you read "funeral"

answers will vary; winners are based on speed and accuracy

5

connect the rose's story with something you experienced in real life, how are they correct? how are they different?

answers will vary; (speed and accuracy)