Write a letter or poem from the point of view of one character.

You can write to:

• A family member

• Another refugee

• Someone who helped or hurt them

• The reader of Refugee

Examples:

• Mahmoud writing to Hana

• Isabel writing to Ivan

• Josef writing to Ruthie from the past

Success Criteria:

• I write in a voice that matches the character

• I refer to key events, feelings or changes from the story

• I show emotion and empathy in my writing 

• My letter or poem has structure and clarity

• I reflect one of the novel’s themes: courage, survival, injustice, or hope

Design a simple dice-based board game inspired by the journeys in Refugee.

Use:

• A dice mechanic (or spinner/coin)

• Chance and consequence

• Real challenges characters faced

Include:

• A map or board

• Event cards

• Rules and a way to win or survive

Success Criteria:

• My game reflects events or themes from the book

• I include fair rules and clear instructions

• The game is playable and tested (even by a friend!)

• I explain how the game helps others understand the refugee experience

Create a detailed map that shows the journeys of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud.

Include:

• The countries and key locations they passed through

• Key events or obstacles along their paths

• Bonus: Add the countries Germany overtook during WWII (linking to Josef’s timeline)

Success Criteria:

• My map includes all three characters and follows the events in the book

• I label all major cities/countries and clearly show travel routes

• I include 2–3 key events for each character along their journey

• (Optional Extension) I visually distinguish Germany’s WWII conquests