Question Words
IS-AM-ARE
Chapter 1
Nya and Salva
Text Based Evidence
100
Create a question using WHO.
100
Complete the following sentence... We _____ reading A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park.
are
100
Who are the main characters in A Long Walk to Water?
The main characters are Nya and Salva.
100
What country in Africa do Nya and Salva both live?
Nya and Salva both live in Southern Sudan.
100
In Nya's story, she describes the weather and the time of day. Find the page # and the quote.
Page 1- "There was only heat, the sun already baking the air, even though it was long before noon."
200
Create a question using WHAT.
200
Complete the following sentence... I _____ in Ms. Sturm's English class.
am
200
Where is Salva when his story begins?
Salva is in school daydreaming when his story begins.
200
How many siblings does Salva have? (Brothers and Sisters)
Salva has 5 siblings. He has 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
200
In Salva's story, he tells us the language he spoke at home. Find the page # and the quote.
Page 2- "Salva spoke the language of his Dinka tribe at home."
300
Create a question using WHEN.
300
Complete the following sentence... Nya and Salva _____ both from Southern Sudan.
are
300
What is Nya playing with in her story?
Nya is playing with a container.
300
Describe Nya in 3 sentences.
Nya is a girl. She is 11 years old. She is from Southern Sudan. She is playful. She is tall.
300
In Salva's story, he tells us how thankful he is that he can go to school. Find the page # and quote.
Page 2- "Salva was well aware of how lucky he was to be able to go to school."
400
Create a question using WHERE that relates to A Long Walk to Water.
400
Create a sentence using ARE.
400
Where did Salva's teacher tell the students to go when the gunfire began?
Salva's teacher told the students to go into the bush, NOT HOME!
400
What was Salva's job?
Salva's job was to herd cattle.
400
In Salva's story, he tells us how he is feeling after the gunfire. Find the page # and the quote.
Page 7- "He (Salva) felt his heart beating so hard that its pulse pounded in his throat and ears."
500
Create a question using WHY that relates to A Long Walk to Water.
500
Create a sentence using IS.
500
What did Salva's father do for a job?
Salva's father was the village's judge; an honored, respected position.
500
What do Nya and Salva have in common?
Nya and Salva are both 11 years old and from Southern Sudan.
500
In Salva's story, the teacher tells the students where to go after the gunfire. Find the page # and the quote.
Page 6- "Go quickly, all of you," the teacher said, his voice low and urgent. "Into the bush. Do you hear me? Not home. Don't run home."
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