ALWTW
What is one major theme in A Long Walk to Water?
Perseverance can help people overcome challenges.
What is the central message of Disney’s Lava?
Love and patience are worth waiting for.
What is the purpose of revising writing?
To improve ideas and clarity.
What event changes Chase’s life at the beginning of the story?
He falls off a roof and loses his memory.
What does ECR stand for?
Extended Constructed Response.
What point of view is used in the novel?
Third-person point of view.
What literary device is mainly used when the volcanoes sing?
Personification.
Which is revision: fixing spelling mistakes or adding more details?
Adding more details.
How does Chase change throughout the novel?
He becomes kinder and more understanding of others.
What are two things every strong ECR should include?
Text evidence and explanation.
How are Salva and Nya’s stories connected?
Salva eventually helps build wells that provide water for villages like Nya’s.
How does the setting contribute to the mood of the short film?
The tropical ocean setting creates a calm and emotional mood.
Which punctuation mark is needed in this sentence?
“Wow that was amazing”
An exclamation mark.
What is one conflict Chase faces after losing his memory?
He struggles with learning about the person he used to be.
Why is it important to explain evidence in an ECR?
To show how the evidence supports the answer.
What conflict does Salva face during the Sudanese civil war?
He is separated from his family and struggles to survive.
What causes the volcano to become lonely?
He watches other creatures find companionship while he remains alone.
Choose the correct word:
“There / Their / They’re going to the game.”
They’re.
Why is Shoshanna upset with Chase?
Because Chase bullied her brother before the accident.
What is the best way to organize an ECR?
Introduction, evidence with explanations, and conclusion.
Why does the author include both Salva and Nya’s perspectives?
To show different experiences and how their lives connect through water and survival.
How does the music help develop the story?
The lyrics explain the character’s emotions and move the plot forward.
Correct this sentence:
“After the movie we went to get ice cream”
“After the movie, we went to get ice cream.”
What is a major theme in Restart?
People can change and make better choices.
What is one mistake students should avoid in ECRs?
Using evidence without explaining it OR not answering the prompt fully.