Salva
What happens to Salva’s group when they meet men dying in the desert?
They give some water, but five men still die.
What does Nya’s mother worry about when the men from her village leave to meet the strangers?
She fears there will be fighting.
If the topic of A Long Walk to Water is “survival,” what could be a theme statement related to survival?
People can survive great hardships by relying on inner strength and determination.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses “like” or “as” to compare, while a metaphor does not.
Identify the type of figurative language: “The classroom was a zoo during lunch.”
Metaphor
How do the armed men threaten the group later in the desert?
They steal food, supplies, and shoot Salva’s uncle.
Why does Nya’s family argue about whether to take her sister Akeer to the clinic?
The clinic is far away, and the journey is dangerous.
Nya spends most of her day walking for water. Is “water” a theme or a topic?
If it is a topic, how can you make it a theme?
“Water” is a topic.
A theme could be: Access to clean water can determine the health and future of a community.
Identify the subject and predicate in this sentence: “The students practiced their speeches every day.”
Subject: “The students”
Predicate: “practiced their speeches every day.”
Identify the type of conflict: A student wants to join the soccer team but is afraid of failing tryouts.
Internal conflict (person vs. self).
After his uncle’s death, how do the other travelers treat Salva?
They treat him more harshly, like a burden.
Why is Nya uncertain about the strangers who come to the village, and what are they planning to do?
She doesn’t understand them or their tools, but they are planning to build a well.
Which of these is a theme, and which is just a summary?
a) “Salva walked through the desert with the group after his uncle died.”
b) “Even in the face of grief, people can find the strength to keep going.”
a) is a summary
b) is a theme.
Which word is the synonym of “impatient”?
a) calm
b) restless
c) happy
d) careful
b) restless
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Explain the difference between direct and indirect characterization.
Direct characterization tells the reader a character’s traits
indirect shows traits through actions, dialogue, or thoughts.
What realization helps Salva keep moving forward even after losing so much?
He realizes he can survive by focusing on one small step at a time, instead of the whole journey.
In Chapters 7–11, what is the larger significance of the strangers’ work in Nya’s village, beyond just helping her family?
They are bringing clean water through a well, which will change the daily lives of the whole village and give children like Nya a chance to go to school instead of spending all day collecting water.
A story is about a boy who trains hard to win a race but comes in second place. Is “winning” the theme? Explain.
No, “winning” is a topic. A theme could be: Hard work and determination are more valuable than the final outcome
What is foreshadowing in a story?
Foreshadowing is when the author gives hints about events that will happen later in the story.
Identify the figurative language: “The wind howled angrily through the night.”
Personification
Wind cannot literally "howl"
How do we see Salva's character develop so far?
from a frightened, dependent boy into a resilient, confident leader who inspires hope in others through his experiences with war and hardship in A Long Walk to Water
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What is the turning point in Nya's story?
The arrival of the mysterious visitors in a jeep signals a turning point for Nya and her village, beginning her development beyond her day-to-day survival.
Why must a theme be written as a complete sentence instead of one word?
Because a theme expresses a full idea or message the author wants to communicate, while a topic is just the subject.
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What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
First-person is told from “I” or “we,” while third-person uses “he,” “she,” or “they.”
What is the difference between literal and figurative language?
Literal language means exactly what it says; figurative language uses comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolism to convey deeper meaning.