Characters
Describe Uncle Jewiir.
responsible, leader, capable
How many sentences is an objective summary minimum?
5
A universal life lesson
Why does Salva run away from school?
Gunfire
What kind of figurative language is this: Nya is as brave as a lion.
Simile
What tribe is Salva, and what tribe is Nya?
Salva: Dinka
Nya: Nuer
What is on the checklist for an objective summary?
Title, author, main idea, 3 plot points, 5 full sentences, no opinions
Correct this sentence:
The theme of the book is surviving.
The theme of the book is that survival is not easy.
Who does Salva meet after being abandoned in the barn?
The old woman
What kind of figurative language is this: As they sat on the soft, sugary sand beach waiting for the sunset, the sinking sun shimmered on the water as the blue sky transformed into various shades of purple and pink.
Imagery (visual imagery)
How many siblings does Salva have?
5 (Arik, Ring, Akit, Agnath, Kuol)
What are three plot points from chapter 8?
First, Nya's family visits the clinic. Then, Salva and his group start crossing Nile. Finally, they eat food on an island in the middle of the river.
What is a theme we learn from Nya's story?
Example: Do not take your health for granted.
During what season does Nya's family move to the lake?
Dry season
Come up with a metaphor about A Long Walk to Water.
Example: A cold fist gripped Salva's heart.
Who are Akit and Agnath?
Salva's sisters
What are transition words you could use to organize your three plot points?
To begin, then, finally
First, second, last
Which sentence of the objective summary includes the theme? (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
5
What is the legend of the Atuot?
When they die, they come back to earth as man-eating lions.
Come up with an example of personification that relates to the story.
Example: As Nya walked up to the pond, the cool water called to her and invited her nearer.
What is Nya's older brother's name?
Dep
Give an objective summary of chapter 8.
Remember: title, author, main idea, 3 plot points, theme
In A Long Walk to Water, Linda Park depicts the story of two children in Sudan named Salva and Nya. First, Park begins by showing us Salva running away from school to escape fighting. Next, Salva walks aimlessly in a crowd looking for his family until he finds his uncle. Then, Salva and the group prepare to cross the Nile. In conclusion, A Long Walk to Water teaches readers that you have to keep going and never give up.
Give me three themes from the book.
Many answers accepted.
What happens to Nya's foot in chapter 2?
She steps on a thorn.
Example: "A cold fist gripped his heart," metaphor.