Saudi teen welcomed as refugee in Canada

 Lesson: Asylum Seeker

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Saudi teen welcomed as refugee in Canada   

The teenage Saudi asylum seeker who fled Saudi Arabia two weeks ago has been granted asylum by Canada. Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, 18, arrived at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Saturday. She was greeted by Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, who told reporters: "This is a very brave new Canadian." She added: "Rahaf wanted Canadians to see that she has arrived at her new home. She has had a very long and tiring journey and so would prefer not to take questions today. And she is now going to go to her new home." Rahaf was all smiles as she was whisked through the airport wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the word "Canada".

Rahaf is fleeing alleged abuse by her family, whom she claims want to kill her. She was detained in Bangkok on January 6th while trying to board a flight to Australia, where she initially wanted to seek asylum. She appealed for help on Twitter and her plight gained worldwide attention. She was then granted refugee status by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Canada's decision to grant asylum to Rahaf could worsen relations between Canada and Saudi. Relations are already strained after Canada called for the release of a jailed Saudi human rights activist. Saudi suspended new trade with Canada, froze Saudi flights to and from Toronto, and cancelled scholarships for Saudi students in Canada.

2. You saw how social media was used by the teenager. Was it in a good or bad way ? Make a table about all the positive and the negative ways that social media can be used.

3. ASYLUM: Student A strongly believe anyone seeking asylum should be granted it; Student B strongly believe otherwise. Are you Student A or Student B? Explain.

4. REFUGEES: How can we help refugees? Complete this table.

 

What we can do

Problems with this

 

 

Education

 

 

Travel

 

 

Housing

 

 

Education

 

 

Emotional support

 

 


5. HUMAN RIGHTS: Rank these with your partner. Put the most important human rights at the top.  

·         The right to own things

·         The right to trial

·         The right to privacy

·         The right to a nationality

·          Workers rights 

        The right to love 

·         The right to democracy

·         Freedom of expression

6.Vocabulary

    Paragraph 1

      1.

asylum

a.

An act of traveling from one place to another.

      2.

fled

b.

Agreed to give or allow something requested.

      3.

granted

c.

Ran away from a place or situation of danger.

      4.

greeted

d.

Clearly and visibly put a design or words on something.

      5.

journey

e.

The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.

      6.

whisked

f.

Welcomed someone on meeting someone.

      7.

emblazoned

g.

Took or moved someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly.

    Paragraph 2

      8.

alleged

h.

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

      9.

abuse

i.

Temporarily prevented from continuing or being in force or effect.

      10.

detained

j.

Of an atmosphere, situation, or relationship that is not relaxed or comfortable; tense or uneasy.

      11.

plight

k.

Cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.

      12.

strained

l.

Stopped things from being used for a period of time.

      13.

suspended

m.

Claimed that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.

      14.

froze

n.

Kept someone in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in a politically sensitive situation.

1. TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if 1-8 below are true (T) or false (F).

  1. The article says the teenager fled Saudi Arabia over three weeks ago.     T / F
  2. The teenager was met at a Canadian airport by Canada's Prime Minister. T / F
  3. The teenager (Rahaf Mohammed) had a long and tiring journey.     T / F
  4. Rahaf did not smile as she walked through the Canadian airport.  T / F
  5. Rahaf was detained in Australia while on her way to Bangkok.     T / F
  6. Rahaf got worldwide attention after posting on Twitter.     T / F
  7. Relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada are strained.     T / F
  8. Saudi stopped Saudi airplanes flying to and from Toronto.     T / F

7. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

  1. fled
  2. granted
  3. greeted
  4. whisked
  5. emblazoned
  6. alleged
  7. detained
  8. plight
  9. strained
  10. froze
  1. difficulty
  2. decorated
  3. held
  4. gave
  5. stopped
  6. hurried
  7. ran away
  8. tense
  9. claimed
  10. welcomed


8.Comprehension questions

  1. What is the name of the airport Rahaf arrived at?
  2. Who met Rahaf at the airport?
  3. What did Rahaf prefer not to take?
  4. Where was Rahaf heading for after leaving the airport?
  5. What word was written on a hoodie that Rahaf was wearing?
  6. Where was Rahaf initially detained?
  7. What social media platform did Rahaf use to ask for help?
  8. What could worsen between Canada and Saudi Arabia?
  9. Who did Canada want Saudi Arabia to release?
  10. What did Saudi Arabia freeze?

9.Role play

Role  A – The Right to Love
You think the right to love is the most important human right. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them why their rights aren't as important. Also, tell the others which is the least important of these (and why): right to democracy, freedom of expression or the right to a nationality.

Role  B – The Right to Democracy
You think the right to democracy is the most important human right. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them why their rights aren't as important. Also, tell the others which is the least important of these (and why): the right to play, freedom of expression or the right to a nationality.

Role  C – Freedom of Expression
You think freedom of expression is the most important human right. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them why their rights aren't as important. Also, tell the others which is the least important of these (and why): the right to democracy, the right to play or the right to a nationality.

Role  D – The Right to a Nationality
You think the right to a nationality is the most important human right. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them why their rights aren't as important. Also, tell the others which is the least important of these (and why): the right to democracy, freedom of expression or the right to play.

OR

The Right To Own Property

The Right To Have a Fair Wage

10.Discussion - Saudi teen welcomed as refugee in Canada

  1. What images are in your mind when you hear the word 'asylum'?
  2. What do you know about the Saudi teenager?
  3. What do you know about the asylum system?
  4. What is your country's policy towards asylum?
  5. How brave do you think Rahaf is?
  6. What would it be like to move country alone at the age of 18?
  7. Why are there so many asylum seekers in the world?
  8. How can we help asylum seekers?
  9. What advice do you have for Rahaf?
  10. What do you think of when you hear the word 'refugee'?
  11. What do you think about what you read?
  12. How powerful is Twitter in bringing world attention to things?
  13. In which country would you seek asylum if you had to?
  14. What will Rahaf's story do for Canada-Saudi relations?
  15. How can Canada and Saudi repair relations between them?
  16. What three adjectives best describe this story?
  17. Should all asylum seekers be granted asylum?
  18. What questions would you like to ask Rahaf?

11.Spelling

Paragraph 1

  1. The teenage Saudi salyum seeker
  2. She was eegretd by Canada's Foreign Minister  
  3. a very long and tiring nruojey  
  4. epferr not to take questions  
  5. she was wheksid through the airport  
  6. a hoodie eozlamnbed with the word "Canada"

Paragraph 2

  1. Rahaf is fleeing alleged ubsae
  2. She was tedeniad in Bangkok
  3. Australia, where she ilitinlay wanted to stay
  4. her ighlpt gained worldwide attention
  5. Relations are already taisrend
  6. aorhlsichsps for Saudi students

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