It is a unique novel in that part of the story is fictional and part of it is nonfiction. A long walk to water by linda sue park chapters 12 before you read the chapter. Before we start reading a long walk to water, it is important to have some understanding of where southern sudan is and what it is like there. Free samples from a long walk to water book unit activities a long walk to water activities a long walk to water by linda sue park tells the stories of nya would lives in southern sudan in 2008 and salva who lived in southern sudan in classroom tips, teaching ideas, and resources for the upper elementary classroom on book units teacher. This free activity for the novel a long walk to water by linda sue park contains a film guide and for the minidocumentary just add water. This a long walk to water webquest takes students on a brief sojourn through the geography, history, culture, and language as related to the characters and setting of the novel by sue park. A girl named nya spends hours each day collecting water for her parents and sister. Today we will take the test for a long walk to water. Since we have finished reading the novel, a long walk to water, we are going to learn more about salva dut, his organization, and the country of sudan. A long walk to water study guide contains a biography of linda sue park, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. How to teach a novel study unit on a long walk to water. A long walk to water actually features dual protagonists, nya a young sudanese girl and. What do the differences in the size and color of the typeface, length of the. A long walk to water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about a girl in sudan in 2008 and a boy in sudan in 1985.
It might be interesting to repeat the activity after reading the book as well, and discuss if their. A long walk to water is based on the true story of salva, one of some 3,800 sudanese lost boys airlifted to the united states beginning in the mid 1990s. Parks book is an enlightening introduction into the world of africa, specifically sudan, highlighting the problems and the perils of the region as well as the humaninterest connection common to our existence. A long walk to water is a short novel written by linda sue park and published in 2010. Jun 14, 2016 the book, a long walk to water, by linda sue park, is one of the best books ive ever taught. The book, a long walk to water, by linda sue park, is one of the best books ive.
Before leaving africa, salvas life is one of harrowing tragedy. No need for fancy locks and props just print and go for low stress. This is a fiction book based upon real people and real events. Share, exchange links with your friends, students, colleagues. The 5th grade is going to read the book a long walk to water by linda sue park. Nya took the hollowed gourd that was tied to the handle of the plastic can. Nya will continue her struggle of walking for water every day 1985 2.
If you have an activity or idea that youd like to share with others, send it to us so we can include it on this collaborative page. A long walk to water by linda sue park, chapters 48. Salva dut, from the dinka tribe, lives in sudan, africa where there is an ongoing war over religion in southern sudan. A long walk to water is a creative nonfiction story about the life of one of the lost boys from south sudan during the second sudanese civil war. Process a long walk to water student webquest long. Step 2 read about author linda sue park on her website. In this webquest, you will find a variety of activities and information to go through. Need help with chapter 4 in linda sue parks a long walk to water. Copy of class notes a long walk to water by linda sue park chapter 11 2008. The novel, a long walk to water follows one of these lost boys as he flees his home land and family to safety. Audio recording of a long walk to water by linda sue park. Need help with chapter 2 in linda sue parks a long walk to water. Here we provide information on a long walk to water, the sustainable development goals, and fundraising. A borehole well is drilled nearby, sponsored by water for south sudan which was founded in 2003 by salva dut the main character of a long walk to water now, instead of hours of walking, or waiting for safe, drinkable water, theres time for.
The name lost boys of sudan was given to a group of over 20,000 boys who fled their villages in sudan during the second sudanese civil war. Then you can access your favorites links at any time, from any computer. A long walk to water aligning fictional reading incorporating crosscurricula association introduction linda sue parks book entitled a long walk to water lexile measure. Welcome to the webquest for a long walk to water by linda sue park.
It includes the true story of salva dut whose story is based in 1985. This free activity for the novel a long walk to water by linda sue park contains a film guide and for the minidocumentary just add water, which features the. A long walk to water this short video plays music while you view a collage of images with some overlaid text. Water for south sudan is a protected trade name of water for south sudan, inc. You are now ready to read a long walk to water, a moving story based on real people and real events.
About the book and author step 1 watch this video of the author, linda sue park, talking about a long walk to water. You will need a cover sheet, something to write with, and extra paper. Copy of class notes a long walk to water by linda sue park. The rochester city school district does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender sex, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political. Somewhere on that link you will find an answer to that question.
The book tells of the perilous journey of elevenyearold salva dut, a dinka boy who goes on a terrorfilled trek after his southern sudanese village is attacked by. Complete the paper copy of the close reading signpost recording sheet for chapters 1618. A long walk to water actually features dual protagonists, nya a young sudanese girl and salva a young sudanese boy caught in the middle of a tragic civil war. There have been several books about the lost boys of sudan for adults, teens, and even for elementaryschool readers. I teach this book to my seventh grade students and each year it gets better. This engaging resource enables students to learn important background information that will help take this no. The book tells of the perilous journey of elevenyearold salva dut, a dinka boy who goes on a terrorfilled trek after his southern sudanese village is attacked by armed rebels. Need help with chapter 5 in linda sue parks a long walk to water. In the book a long walk to water by linda sue park there is a story about a boy named salva and his journey through life, and the struggles of being in sudan during the war. We will read informational texts about the challenge of finding clean water many people face on a daily basis. Process a long walk to water student webquest 5th grade books, 8th.
Oct 04, 2011 the new york times bestseller a long walk to water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two elevenyearolds in sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The new york times bestseller a long walk to water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two elevenyearolds in sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. This free activity for the novel a long walk to water by linda sue park contains a film guide and for the minidocumentary just add water, which features the real salva dut, plus a webquest sheet for water for south sudans website. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. For this reason, a long walk to water lends itself well to the sensibilities of middle school students.
Ccls goldilocks rule for choosing indy books contact webquest 2. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered. Separated from his family by war and forced to travel on foot through hundreds of miles of hostile territory, he survives starvation, animal attacks, and. This inspired salva to help his father and his country by bringing clean water to those in need. She has also written several acclaimed picture books and serves on the advisory board of we need diverse books. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medalwinning a single shard, the bestseller a long walk to water, and the highlypraised novel prairie lotus. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Women in africa spend 40 billion hours a year walking to find clean water.
A long walk to water summary and study guide supersummary. The next book we will be reading is linda sue parks a long walk to water. W ebq uest task s heet loudoun county public schools. A vocabulary list featuring a long walk to water by linda sue park, chapters 48. The girl, nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours walk from her home. Watch this video of the author, linda sue park, talking about a long walk to water. Up until now, girls could not go to school so she had to ask. This novel takes place in southern sudan during the sudanese civil war, but to truly understand the context of this novel, we must first do some web exploration. We have just finished reading a long walk to water by linda sue park. The primary character, salva dut, relates his life from a preteenager wandering with groups of other war victims from refugee camp to refugee camp, and then to his new home with his new family in. As a final summative assessment for this unit, you will write an analytical essay to explore some of the issues we explored during our reading of the novel. A long walk to water is a novel written by linda sue park. Schools can win a visit from salva through the wfss iron giraffe challenge. In the novels, inside out and back again by thanhha lai and a long walk to water by linda sue park, ha and her family are forced to flee their home due to the vietnam war and salva is forced to flee his home in sudan due to war.
A discussion guide to a long walk to water based on a true story by linda sue park book s pages. Water for south sudan delivers lifechanging, sustainable, locallyled programs that. If you click on the questions, it will bring you to a new link. A borehole well is drilled nearby, sponsored by water for south sudan which was founded in 2003 by salva dut the main character of a long walk to water now, instead of hours of walking, or waiting for safe, drinkable water, theres time for other things. I roughly follow the nys module for the book, but i have so many wonderful experiences to share.
Activities and resources for educators, book clubs, faithbased organizations, rotary clubs and others. Searchengine for searching others public favorites, popup feature, 5 different languages, free service, membership benefits. Introduce this simple fable after students have completed the book, in order to discuss the main characters, salva and nya, as well as the larger themes in the book. Before we read a long walk t o water, it is helpf ul t o learn about t he aut hor, t he book, and most importantly the true story that inspir ed t his novel. A long walk to water student workbook 2019 file a long walk to water book pages file chapter 1 read aloud url. Copy of class notes a long walk to water by linda sue park chapter 11 2008 1. The video would make a good introduction to the book.
Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. A long walk to water project based learning donorschoose. Watch this video on salva dut talking about water for sudan, an organization he founded to help bring clean water to the people of south sudan. Review plot, characterization, literary terms, practice critical thinking, and foster teamwork with this low prep, engaging, and interactive escape room breakout game for a long walk to water by linda sue park. Their lives eventually intersect in this novel based on a true. As nya got closer to the pond, the sun got brighter. A long walk to water in bulk classroom book sets bookpal. A long walk to water by linda sue park tells the stories of nya would lives in southern sudan in 2008 and salva who lived in southern sudan in 1985.
Over two million people died during the 30 year war in sudan. Use your webquest task sheet to complete this webquest. What will it mean for the village if water is not found in the land between the trees. A webbased bookmarks manager, allows you to upload and keep, your bookmarks on the web. With out this website i would not be able to finish my webquest. Thank you you give me lots of information about the dinka. Salvas story is told in the new york times bestseller a long walk to water, by linda sue park. A long walk to water lends itself to a split classroom, because students in both grades will engage in a unit of study that taps into science, social studies, and language arts. A boy named salva struggles to survive after being separated from his family in wartorn sudan. Have students use aesops fable to figuratively interpret the themes in a long walk to water.
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