The Journey of the Lost Boys

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectHistory

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Interview A Lost Boy in South Sudan

This educational resource explores the harrowing journey of the Lost Boys of South Sudan, who fled their villages during the Second Sudanese Civil War. It details the timeline of their displacement from 1987 to 2001, including their treks to Ethiopia and Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, highlighting the challenges faced such as harsh living conditions and the struggle for education. The document emphasizes the themes of resilience and adaptation as some Lost Boys were later resettled in the United States, overcoming immense challenges to build successful lives. Students engage through interviews, comparing print and visual/oral accounts, and analyzing emotional impacts. This resource encompasses vocabulary related to refugees and displacement, offers primary source analysis, and encourages critical thinking on the differences between written and oral narratives.

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