Read aloud, independent read, or group read 

Before Reading: Do a setting exploration with the students. Provide visual aids such as photographs or maps depicting the setting of the novel (refugee camps in Kenya) and encourage students to observe and analyze these images. What do they notice about the environment, the living conditions, and the people who inhabit these spaces? How do they think the setting will impact the characters and events of the story?

Book Introduction 

During Reading: While reading this graphic novel use different techniques to monitor students comprehension. Teach students to monitor their comprehension while they read by paying attention to their level of understanding, identifying confusing parts, and using strategies to clarify meaning (such as rereading, looking up unfamiliar words, or asking for help). Encourage them to use comprehension strategies such as summarizing, predicting, visualizing, and making connections to enhance their understanding and retention of the text. To monitor process give the students an exit ticket at the end of class

Exit Ticket 

After Reading: After finishing the book ask the students to take out their reading journals so that they can write down their own impressions of the graphic novel. Encourage students to write reflective journal entries about their reading experience, focusing on their thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the characters, events, and themes of the novel. Prompt students to consider how the story has impacted their understanding of refugee experiences, friendship, family dynamics, resilience, and other relevant topics.

Refugee Writing Activity