A Long Walk to Water Chapters 1-6

Front

What did Nya step on while walking to water?

Back

A thorn.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does it mean to be resourceful?

Back

Being able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What motivates Salva to keep moving forward despite the hardships he faces?

Back

The hope of finding his family again.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the bush?

Back

A large area thickly covered with mixed plant growth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the significance of the title 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

It shows the daily struggle for water in Nya's life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Who is Nya in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

A young girl who walks long distances to fetch water for her family.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

Who is Salva in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

A young boy who is separated from his family during the Sudanese civil war.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does the journey for water symbolize in Nya's story?

Back

The struggle for survival and the importance of water in daily life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What challenges does Salva face on his journey?

Back

Separation from family, hunger, fear, and the harsh environment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the author illustrate the theme of hope in the story?

Back

Through Salva's determination to find his family and survive.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2