In groups find information about the political and social situation in Germany 1938-1939 Cuba 1994 and Syria 2015
using the links given.
discuss and write down what happened at the time in Germany, Cuba and Syria
Why is there a conflict and what are the reasons for this conflict
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encyclopedia.ushmm.org
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encyclopedia.ushmm.org
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Cuba
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en.wikipedia.org
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www.refworld.org
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Syria 2015
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www.cfr.org
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en.wikipedia.org
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Chapter 9 Mahmoud
Rubble was strewn everywhere
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You have already read 9 chapters (1-9) and have now been introduced to all three characters, Josef, Isabel and Mahmoud.
Fill in the table below with similarities and differences between all 3 characters.
-Appearances/ what is the life like for the character?
-Go to chapter 3 in booklet. fill in the character comparison.
-Work quietly in pairs.
Find information from the book up until now.
timer
10:00
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Imagine that you had to leave your home very suddenly and you only had 10 minutes to quickly pack a bag. You will not be returning to your home. What 8 things would you bring with you and why would you bring each thing?
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Why do you think the Captain appeared upset when Josef asked him if they were going full speed ahead because they were racing two other ships to Cuba?
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Josef had said that it was a different world below deck, a world outside of the magic bubble they lived in above deck. He felt that below decks was the real world.
What do you think he means by that?
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Isabel's grandfather thinks it was foolish of them to leave on this boat to the United States. He feels that their freedom isn't worth risking their lives over.
