Lesson Target(s):

  • ​I will identify character interactions by noticing what characters say and do in response to events in the novel.
  • I will compare and contrast characters by noticing character traits and interactions with other characters and events in the novel. 
  • I will effectively summarize my reading to show my understanding of the novel.
  • ​I will continue to research water issues around the world.

Essential Questions:

1.  What challenges do the characters encounter in the novel and how do they respond to them?

2.  How do character interactions change throughout the text?
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3.  What strategies can I use to summarize my reading?
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Discuss:
Good readers are able to stop and summarize what they have read.  How would you summarize Salva's journey so far?  

​Today, we will focus on writing a summary.  The purpose of writing a summary is to show you understand the main idea and details of what you have read.  We will use a specific summary strategy called the SWBST Summary Strategy to help us form a summary.
Let's learn more about the SWBST strategy by watching the video .  

Now, work with your partner to write a summary for chapter 9.  Write 5-7 sentences using the SWBST strategy to help you.  
 Water Issues in America
Do water issues exist in the US?  Watch the video and read one of the articles, "Flint's Water Crisis" or "Clean Air Act" to learn more about a social issue that our country faces.  Write a summary with the main idea and important details from the article.  Be prepared to share your summary with the class.  Then, we will compare and contrast these issues with A Long Walk to Water. 
 

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Assignment due on 10/17:
  1. Read chapters 10-15
  2. Answer the following questions in your reading journal.  
  • Salva has a half  a gourd of water and wants to share it with the others, but Uncle says no.  He later asks if he were older and stronger, would he share?  What do you think he would do?
  • Continue to add to your character analysis charts providing text evidence that proves how the characters are changing.                                       ​
     3.   Define the following vocabulary words from your   reading: refugee, scythed, emaciated, peril, welter.  Write the word, page number, and the definition using context clues in your reading journal.

Assignment due on 10/30:
  1. Read chapters 16-18
  2. Answer the following questions in your reading journal:
  • What are the difficulties involved with Salva reconnecting with his father?
  • How does having water change everything for Nya and her community?
    3.  Explore more about Salva's story and his foundation at his website http://waterforsouthsudan.org.  Use the 3-2-1 strategy. Write 3 things you learned, 2 interesting things, and 1 question you have in your reading journal.