"A Long Walk to Water" Chapters 1 - 5
It's what Salva was doing when the civil war broke out in Sudan in 1985.
He was at school, daydreaming in class
It's the reason why Salva's eye is swollen shut at the beginning of chapter 5.
He was stung by bees trying to get honey
Which words from the following sentence are proper nouns?
"Chris gave the orders, and the crew set sail for the Jekyll Island."
Chris, Jekyll Island
The use of the pronouns: I, me, we... indicate that the narrative (story) is written in ________ point of view.
first person
Each part of a story's plot has a function (eg: a role to play in terms of "making the story go"). What is the primary function of the EXPOSITION?
To introduce the characters and the setting
Nya uses this item to scoop water out of the "pond" in chapter 3 into a container that she will carry atop her head back to her family.
Hint: It is made out of a organic item that grows in nature.
a drinking gourd
The Lost Boys of Sudan refers to the children who escaped Sudan during the civil war(s) of the 1980s. Subsequently, those children were placed in __________ when they arrived in those neighboring countries. Unfortunately, many of those children were forced to stay in these areas for years afterwards.
Refugee camps
Proper nouns
The following excerpt is written in what point of view?
"As my friends and I ate and gossiped, she often stood by quietly, engaged in some household chore, not hiding the fact that she was taking in every word."
~ Becoming Michelle Obama
first person point of view
Each part of a story's plot has a function (eg: a role to play in terms of "making the story go"). What is the primary function of the RISING ACTION?
to introduce the ANTAGONIST and the main conflict within the story
Salva belongs to this nomadic (eg: moving from place to place according to the season) tribe of southern Sudan.
The clansman are characterized by having ornate (eg: fancy) patterns of raised skin and scarring
The Dinka
It's the place where Salva spends the night during that first night at the old woman's farm.
the old woman's barn
How many common nouns are in the following sentence:
They might get into another dispute while learning about American literature and British literature.
three
dispute, literature, and literature
The following excerpt is written in what POV?
"Finally an idea came to him. He would return and see how his own team-mates were making out. To his astonishment, they had disappeared. Again he wandered about through the great camp, looking for them, and again he returned."
~ The Call of The Wild, Jack London
third person point of view
Which term applies in the following sentence: implying or inferring?
"What are you (implying inferring ) with that remark?"
implying
The rebels (those fighting against the Sudanese government) separate the villagers into two groups. What are they?
Hint: the first group is of no use to the rebels (so far), but the second group will be used to carry equipment, and handle logistical duties (eg: digging graves, cleaning, etc).
20pt bonus - at first, Salva thinks he belongs to which group
Women and children in one group, men in another group
20pt bonus:he thinks he belongs with the men
It's reason the old woman gives Salva for NOT wanting him to travel with her during her escape through the war zone.
She's old, and therefore none of the soldiers will try to recruit her for work (or fighting) while she's by herself, but if she travels with Salva, she might be a "target" of the rebels and the fighting
Which of the following will NOT be capitalized because they are common nouns?
a. pet's names
b. different shoe brands
c. titles (eg: Doctor, Honorable, Captain)
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
e. none of the above
If the narrator is speaking in second person point of view, her or she is speaking to ______________ as if they are a character in the narrative (story).
the reader (audience)
Which term applies in the following sentence: implied or inferred?
When the supervisor spoke to the construction workers, she (implied inferred ) that they were lazy.
inferred
Nya and her tribe, the Nuer, fight with the Dinka (Salva's tribe) over the use of the lake for its water resources. As a result (eg: coincidentally) Nya and her family only stay at the lake for how much of the year and during when?
five months during the dry season
When the military attempts to overthrow a civilian government, it's called a _____________.
Fun fact: Subsequently, since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has witnessed a series of 19 of these attempted rebellions, with only 7 of them being successful.
coups d'état (ie: a coup)
Is the following sentence written correctly? Please explain your answer.
"As a valued Client, you have been selected for a special Gift."
No, it is not written correctly. Client and gift should not be capitalized.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is written in what two types of POV?
1st person and 2nd person
Do both of these statements correctly use the ELA terms: imply and infer? Explain to earn the points.
"Based on the crumbs on his chin, I can infer that the Cookie Monster stole my cookie."
"When I gave the Cookie Monster a napkin and a glass of milk, he asked what I was trying to imply."
Yes they do.
Infer = to take in, to listen
imply = to speak, to say it without saying