Refugee- Isabel (Cuba) Part 1

  Refugee by Alan Gratz: Isabel's Story (Cuba) Part 1

Chapter 2-23 Guided Reading Questions: 

1. What is the main conflict in Isabel's story? What kind of conflict is this and how does it affect the character? Support with textual evidence (in-text citation). 

2. What might motivate Papi and Lito to join the riot? What do they risk as a result? Support with textual evidence (in-text citation). 

3. Characterize Isabel. What kind of person is she? Support with TWO pieces of textual evidence. 

4. Describe the newest U.S. policy in 1994 when it comes to Cubans trying to flee. Why is this the new policy? Support your answer with textual evidence.

5. What sacrifice does Isabel make to secure seats in the Castillo boat? What would you be willing to give up in order to escape a dangerous situation? Support with evidence.

6. Pick one scene from the chapters that resonates with you. Draw the scene on a sheet of notebook paper. Upload your picture to this blog. 

7. Describe the boats people made in Isabel's story. What do the types of boats reveal about the Cuban people? Support with textual evidence.

8. What are two additional conflicts Isabel and crew may face on the water? Support with evidence from the text.

9. What do the people on Isabel's boat hope for when they get to the US? What does that reveal about their life in Cuba? Their character? Support with textual evidence. 

10. What is the mood on Isabel's boat? How does the author create that mood? Support with textual evidence. 

11. What has motivated Lito to stay in Cuba after all these years? What motivated him to leave with Isabel and company? Support with textual evidence.

12. What is clave? Why is it so important to Isabel? Why is it important to Lito? Support with evidence from the text.

13. How does the author build suspense in Isabel's chapter? Identify at least TWO ways and support with textual evidence. 

14. What motivates Isabel to jump in the ocean to save Senor Castillo? Support with textual evidence. 

15. What new conflict is on the horizon for Isabel and crew? What kind of conflict would this be? At this point, do you believe the risk they all took is worth it? Why or why not? Support with textual evidence. 


"Refugee - By Alan Gratz (Hardcover)". Target.Com, 2020, https://www.target.com/p/refugee-by-alan-gratz-hardcover/-/A-52769899. Accessed 5 Nov 2020.


Guided Reading Questions from: LIT Lessons (2017,2018) 

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