Author's Craft
What is a cliff hanger
It's when the author leaves us with just enough excitment and information that we want to read more.
Where was Salva from?
Sudan
What are some of the different challenges Salva and Nya faced
False- Being a girls was a different challenge. Alsothey lived in different times of the war
Name two characters from the book
What is "The Reward" in A Hero's Journey
The object or knowledge the hero has fought throughout the entire journey to possess.
Why does the author use italics throughout the book?
So we hear the character's thinking
Give me two character traits for Salva
Leader/teacher/persistant/ encouraging/resilant/mentor......
What is an important detail from this book?
a. the plane ride was long
b. Salva and the group got stung by bees'
c. Salva tried to just get through that day. One day at a time
C
Who are the lost boys?
The thousands of boys on a jouney to safety
How many acts are there?
Three
What's the purpose of this book?
To give us a chance to look at the struggles in Sudan. The different gender roles, the struggle of living through years of war
How is Salva leader
He lead many boys to safety
He gave everyone jobs so they knew they were needed in the group
He motivated/encouraged the group
Why was Nya so disappointed when only dirty water and mud spurted out after drilling?
She wasn't convinced that there was water
Name what is needed in an exemplar response
Assertion/2 pieces of evidence/an analysis
What is a mentor?
Someone that takes you under their wing.
What are some similarities between Salva and Nya?
They both fear another tribe/They are both in South Sudan/
True or False, Salva regrets leaving Sudan?
FALSE
Why is Nya so shocked that the boss was Dinka?
Because their Nuer and Dinka tribes do not get along
Who is the Author of A Long Walk to Water?
Linda Sue Park
What is the return act?
It's when the hero returns after being victorious
What is the impact of Salva narrating his journey to the US?
shows the impact the journey had on him
Why did Salva bring water to Nya's village?
He wanted to help the people of Sudan. Water in the village would allow them to walk less, stay healthy, and go to school
What does water symbolize for Nya in this book?
Her role in the family and life (we can't live without water)
How does the structure of the story develop from chapter 1 to chapter 5
Salva is a young boy at the beginning of the story and he develops into a man that comes back to help his country
How does the hero of this story have a triumphant homecoming.
He was able to solve the Nuer water problem. He was not only a leader but he was compassionate to someone whe was different