Nya
What task does Nya spend most of her day doing?
Walking to and from the pond to collect water.
Why does Salva leave his village?
War breaks out, and he is forced to flee.
In what country does most of the story take place?
Sudan/South Sudan
What does "getting the gist" mean when reading?
Determining the main idea or what a section is mostly about.
What university did Ms. Holley graduate from?
Tuskegee University
Why is the water Nya collects unsafe?
It is dirty/contaminated and can make people sick.
Which family member has the greatest influence on Salva during his journey?
(open - must support answer with text-based evidence)
What important resource connects Salva's and Nya's stories?
Water
What is text evidence?
Information from the text used to support an answer or claim.
How many children does Ms. Andrews have?
Two
How does the well change Nya's daily life?
She no longer has to spend hours walking for water and can attend school.
What advice from Uncle helps Salva keep going?
To take the journey one step at a time.
What is one major theme of the novel?
Perseverance, hope, leadership, community, or the importance of clean water.
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on clues from the text and what the reader already knows.
What state is Ms. Ross from?
California
What can readers infer about Nya from her willingness to make the long walk every day?
She is responsible, hardworking, and determined.
What character trait best describes Salva throughout most of the novel?
Acceptable: Perseverance, Resilience, Determination, and Persistence
How are Salva's and Nya's stories connected by the end of the novel?
Salva's organization helps build the well in Nya's village.
If Salva keeps moving forward despite fear and danger, what character trait does this show?
Perseverance, courage, or determination.
Name two people from our class this summer who are not here today.
People not in the room
Why might the author have included Nya's storyline alongside Salva's?
To show the long-term effects of water scarcity and connect Salva's work to real people whose lives are changed by access to clean water.
How does Salva change from the beginning of the novel to the end?
He grows from a frightened boy focused on survival into a confident leader who helps others.
Why does the author reveal the connection between Salva and Nya near the end rather than at the beginning?
To build suspense and help readers understand the impact of Salva's work.
Salva eventually dedicates his life to bringing clean water to villages. What can readers infer motivated this decision?
His own hardships and desire to help others avoid suffering similar challenges.
Name every person in the room and something they like (favorite snack, hobby, etc.)
People in the room