Key Events
What major project is happening in Nya's village?
This character supervises the well digging.
Nya's Uncle
Finish the quote: “Nya could hardly believe it…”
“…she had seen the drill twice now, each time drilling down further into the ground” (Park 71).
What does the word empathy mean?
empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of others
What is first person point of view?
The story is told from the characters POV. (I,Me, My)
What news spreads through the village as they are working?
They might have found water
This character begins to show leadership among the boys.
Salva
“Everyone in the village was talking about it…”
“…water coming from the ground!” (Park 72).
Give an example of an objective statement
objective - not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
What is third person point of view?
The character is not telling the story. (They, them, she, he)
What happens to Slva's role with the group of boys?
He becomes a leader.
What leadership quality does Salva show in Chapter 13?
Perseverance/Determination
“If the well worked, Nya’s family…”
“…would no longer have to walk for hours every day to the pond” (Park 72).
Use o"over the course of" in a sentence correctly
over the course of - across, throughout
From whose perspective do we see the well being dug in Chapter 13?
Nya's
Why is the well project important to Nya’s family?
They do not have to walk far, and it saves them from the long and dangerous walk.
How do Nya and Salva’s experiences connect in this chapter?
They both represent leadership in their communities
“Salva organized the group of boys…”
“…making sure they stayed together and did not wander away” (Park 75).
Give me an example of a subjective statement
subjective - personal; first-person
From whose perspective do we see leadership and survival in Chapter 13?
Salva's