The civil war in South Sudan drove thousands of people from their homes. Many of them were children who were separated from their families. They were called "The Lost Boys." For more than a decade these refugees moved around, and many of them were relocated to the United States. In this radio story you will hear from a Lost Boy who was resettled in Colorado but later went back to Sudan to help his home country.
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Story Length: 7:14
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01/17/2014
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What was Daniel Majok Gai’s experience as a “Lost Boy”?
Why did he return to Sudan? What did he do there?
How was his experience after returning to Sudan similar to his life as a “Lost Boy”?
Why does Daniel Majok Gai value speaking about his experiences?
Language Identification
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Fact, Question, Response
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T-Chart: Compare Experiences
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