A Long Walk to Water:
A Long Walk to Water makes connections between characters and circumstances across time, examine what we're thankful for by living in the United States, and teaches the reader how authors can incorporate real details in a fiction story. Linda Sue Park does just that in this book based on the real life of the main character, Salva. She couples this with a fictionalized character in present day Sudan, Nya, who walks half a day to and back from a watering hole to get just a little bit of water for her family.
Themes: Never give up, Give back, Everything comes full circle, People should persevere through challenges and help others through their challenges.
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Long Walk to Water - Audio:
Check out this link to the YouTube chapter readings. Make sure you have your book open and read along as you listen to the book.
classroom.google.com/c/ODY5NDEzMDEzMzha/a/ODY5NDEzMDEzNTFa/details
classroom.google.com/c/ODY5NDEzMDEzMzha/a/ODY5NDEzMDEzNTFa/details
Long Walk to Water - Summary:
Check out the file below that has the correct order of events from the book.
Make sure your Beginning-Middle-& End match the correct version...
| lwtw_scramble_response_order.docx |
Water conservation:
National Geographic website:
www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-conservation-tips/
National Geographic website:
www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-conservation-tips/
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A Long Walk to Water - IN-CLASS WRITTEN RESPONSE:
You will be creating a written response to A Long Walk to Water, as part of your summer reading requirement.
You will be completing this individually.
There are 2 parts that need to be completed and then printed out - for credit.
Don't forget when you link to google drive you need to make a copy and rename it with your name and class period.
1) The first step is filling out the graphic organizer.
You should fill out at least 10 lines of key events from the story. Use your captions to help.
'SOMEBODY - WANTED - BUT - SO - THEN'
> After you fill this out then print it to use for step 2.
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/1cqccYf1mmJYwQHyzciBfpCml4fFSTBe4
Ux513CF2e0A/edit?usp=sharing
2) Now you will complete part 2 by writing out a complete summary in proper paragraph form. You will link to the document below, and write out your summary using the graphic organizer "Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then'. The introductory paragraph is provided for you. Remember your summary needs to reveal the theme.
You will get graded on the following criteria:
> Your response needs to have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
> Make sure you use proper paragraph form, with a topic sentence.
> Be thorough with your response. We are looking for details and
specifics.
> The progression of your summary should include the theme.
> Edit your response.
> Print out your final copy and submit both part 1 & 2.
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/1GQP3OU1Mq9QMjwMrU5s8iRqA-dA42nWzM334Xo-b3ig/edit?usp=sharing
You will be completing this individually.
There are 2 parts that need to be completed and then printed out - for credit.
Don't forget when you link to google drive you need to make a copy and rename it with your name and class period.
1) The first step is filling out the graphic organizer.
You should fill out at least 10 lines of key events from the story. Use your captions to help.
'SOMEBODY - WANTED - BUT - SO - THEN'
> After you fill this out then print it to use for step 2.
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/1cqccYf1mmJYwQHyzciBfpCml4fFSTBe4
Ux513CF2e0A/edit?usp=sharing
2) Now you will complete part 2 by writing out a complete summary in proper paragraph form. You will link to the document below, and write out your summary using the graphic organizer "Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then'. The introductory paragraph is provided for you. Remember your summary needs to reveal the theme.
You will get graded on the following criteria:
> Your response needs to have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
> Make sure you use proper paragraph form, with a topic sentence.
> Be thorough with your response. We are looking for details and
specifics.
> The progression of your summary should include the theme.
> Edit your response.
> Print out your final copy and submit both part 1 & 2.
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/1GQP3OU1Mq9QMjwMrU5s8iRqA-dA42nWzM334Xo-b3ig/edit?usp=sharing
A LONG WALK TO WATER - IN-CLASS CAPTION ACTIVITY
FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23RD:
You and your group will get together as you retell the story of A Long Walk to Water.
The illustrator, Jim Averbeck, will be coming to school this Thursday to meet with the students of BMS!
* As you look at his incredible illustrations you and your group will come up with a caption to go with each of these pictures.
* You will be using these captions as we complete other activities for A Long Walk to Water.
* As you link to the google slide below follow the directions there.
* Don't forget to make a copy of your document/ slideshow.
* Rename it with your name, class period, & LWTW captions.
* Share it with your group, so you all have it.
* Also, share it with me.
Here is the link to illustrations for A Long Walk to Water :
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/presentation/d/1DDYHJ1XS1x5NWiMvEZ-i9yqa1J-fsMen2d6j7U_SM24/edit?usp=sharing
Due: in-class activity / Wednesday, August 22nd.
The illustrator, Jim Averbeck, will be coming to school this Thursday to meet with the students of BMS!
* As you look at his incredible illustrations you and your group will come up with a caption to go with each of these pictures.
* You will be using these captions as we complete other activities for A Long Walk to Water.
* As you link to the google slide below follow the directions there.
* Don't forget to make a copy of your document/ slideshow.
* Rename it with your name, class period, & LWTW captions.
* Share it with your group, so you all have it.
* Also, share it with me.
Here is the link to illustrations for A Long Walk to Water :
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/presentation/d/1DDYHJ1XS1x5NWiMvEZ-i9yqa1J-fsMen2d6j7U_SM24/edit?usp=sharing
Due: in-class activity / Wednesday, August 22nd.
