What is it like to live in a refugee camp, especially when you are only a teenager and have no family? Millions of young people, like Omar in the following video, have been displaced from their homes because of civil unrest. What would you do if this happened to you?
After watching the video, write a one paragraph response about what it is like for Omar to be a refugee. Your response should include the following information:
- How did Omar become a refugee?
- What is life like for Omar in the refugee camp? What hardships does he face?
- How is Omars life on hold?
- Do you think nations like the United States have an obligation to help refugees? Explain why or why not.
| Category | Does Not Meet Yet (0-59) | Emerging Expectations (60-75) | Meets Expectations (76-89) |
Exceeds Expectations (90-100) |
| Response (100%) | Missing more than one response. May not be factual or based on the lesson. | May be missing one response. May not be factual or based on the lesson. Student attempts complete sentences. | Paragraph includes accurate responses to each question. Answers provided in complete sentences. | Paragraph includes accurate responses to each question. Answers provided in complete sentences with a thoughtful explanation. |
