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WorksheetsExit Ticket: Text Features & ALWTW Background Knowledge
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a text feature that helps readers understand the main idea of a section?
Heading
Glossary
Index
Caption
What is the purpose of a caption in a text?
To summarize the entire text
To explain what is shown in an image or graphic
To provide a definition of a key term
o list all the sources used
Which text feature would you use to quickly find the page number for a specific topic?
Glossary
Table of Contents
Index
Diagram
What is the function of a bolded word in a text?
To indicate a spelling error
To highlight an important term or idea
To show a synonym for another word
To make the text look interesting
Why did the author of ALWTW include different styles of text within the novel?
To make sure the reader does not get bored
To highlight the different storylines
Because she thought it looked pretty
To show emphasis
1. What is the primary historical context of A Long Walk to Water?
a) The American Civil War
b) The Sudanese Civil War
c) The Rwandan Genocide
d) The Ethiopian Famine
The novel alternates between two timelines. What is the significance of this narrative structure?
To show the differences between life in urban and rural Sudan
To contrast the struggles of survival and the impact of development over time
To illustrate the cultural exchange between Sudan and other countries
To compare the experiences of boys and girls in the same historical period
What inspired Linda Sue Park to write A Long Walk to Water?
The life story of Salva Dut, a Sudanese "Lost Boy"
A desire to promote literacy among African children
Her experiences volunteering in refugee camps
A fictional account of droughts in East Africa
What caused the conflict between the Dinka and Nuer tribes, as explored in the book?
Disputes over oil resources
Competition for water and grazing land
Political corruption in the South Sudanese government
Religious differences
What do you think of Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water?
