Refugee Classroom Chronicles Newspaper Project Novel Study ELA Project 7th 8th 9
This Refugee novel study activity turns traditional comprehension into an interactive ELA writing project, where students become journalists reporting on the story’s events, characters, and themes.
$5.75
Bring your novel unit to life with this highly engaging, newspaper-style project based on Refugee! This Refugee novel study activity turns traditional comprehension into an interactive ELA writing project, where students become journalists reporting on the story’s events, characters, and themes.
Perfect for middle school ELA (grades 7-9), this print-and-go resource combines reading comprehension, text evidence, writing, and critical thinking into one powerful project your students will LOVE.
PERFECT FOR:
- Refugee Novel Study Activities
- Middle School ELA Projects
- End-of-Unit Assessments
- Reading Comprehension & Text Evidence Practice
- Writing Across Genres (Argument, Narrative, Analysis)
- Sub Plans or Independent Work
- Bulletin Board Displays
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Rough Draft Workbook (Printable + Structured)
→ Guides students step-by-step through each section of the newspaper
9 Character Profiles from the Novel
→ Includes both main and supporting characters for deeper analysis
- Mahmoud
- Isabel
- Josef
- Ruthie
- Yara (Mahmoud’s mother)
- Aaron (Josef’s father)
- Isabel’s father
- Amara
- Ivan
Blank Newspaper Template
→ Clean, student-friendly layout ready for final drafts
3 RACER Writing Prompts
→ Focus on theme, character development, and key events
→ Includes a FULL exemplar response to model expectations
2 Argument Writing Prompts
→ Encourage students to take a stance and support it with evidence
Creative Writing Journal Prompt
→ Builds perspective and empathy through storytelling
Project Rubric
→ Clear expectations for grading
Editing Checklist
→ Helps students revise and improve their work before submission
SKILLS COVERED:
- Theme & Central Idea
- Character Analysis
- Text Evidence (RACER Strategy)
- Critical Thinking
- Argument Writing
- Perspective Writing
- Real-World Connections
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS:
✔ NO PREP – Print & Go
✔ Highly engaging “newspaper” format
✔ Encourages deeper thinking—not just recall
✔ Works for independent, partner, or group work
✔ Students are PROUD of their final product
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