Dive into the author's craft with these engaging discussion task cards designed for grades 5-8. Students will explore literary devices analyzed in Alan Gratz's Refugee, focusing on character, conflict, theme, and more to deepen their understanding of the text. The tasks include identifying, analyzing, and finding purpose with the following devices as often as they show up in the story: Character & Conflict, Theme, Irony, Setting & Imagery, Symbols & Motifs, Figurative Language, Tone & Mood,