20-21 Long Walk to Water Student Guide

Student Guide

Name ________________________

STUDENT GUIDE – CHAPTERS 1-3

PART 1: VOCABULARY: Choose a word from the list below that is one you did not have a solid understanding of
and complete the organizer to further your knowledge of this term.

Droned (pg.2) Rebels (pg.6) Tense (pg. 9) Artillery (pg. 18)

Halted (pg.4) Objected (pg.12) Scurried (pg. 12) Sympathy (pg.18)

How the word was used in context (write the sentence(s) around the word):

Part of speech: Dictionary Definition
Synonyms: (based on how it is
Antonyms: used in context):

Word:
Page:

A picture to remind me of this word’s My sentence
meaning: (using the word in an original sentence):

As you read, you need to be looking for signposts or depth and complexity topics
that will lead you to important text analysis including themes, conflicts, character
development, etc. Please identify at least one signpost/D&C topic per chapter.

Chapter Text evidence Rational
and (Why is this
important?)
Signpost
or D&C
Topic
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

PART 2: READING QUESTIONS (Choose 1 and place an “X” on the line next to your choice)

____1. (Chapter 1) What kind of student is Salva?

____2. (Chapter 2) When given the choice between the line of men and the line of children,
Salva chooses the men’s line even though he is only eleven years old. What does this say about
Salva?

____3. (Chapter 3) Why would the rebel soldiers ignore an old woman travelling alone? Why
would it be more dangerous for her to travel with Salva?

Restating the Question

When you are asked a text-dependent question, you should always start your response by restating the question
and giving a very brief answer that you will support with text evidence.

One way you can restate the question is by deleting the question words (who, what where, when, how and why) to
see what words remain. Then rewrite these words as a statement and include your answer.

Example:
Original Question: What is one theme you are seeing emerge in the novel so far? Explain your answer.
Restated with answer: One theme that is strongly supported in the novel so far is perseverance is necessary to
survive.
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Another way you can start your response is to use a brief introductory phrase to introduce the question.
Here are some text-dependent question starters you might be able to modify for your response:

In chapter ___, the reader sees multiple examples of _______.
Example: In chapter 2, the reader sees multiple examples of the theme perseverance is necessary to survive.

Throughout the text, it is evident that ________.
Example: Throughout the text, it is evident that Cinderella is mistreated by her stepsisters.

Based on the fact that ______, I can infer that ______.
Example: Based on the fact that Peter risked his life to save the Jewish people, I can infer that he is both brave
and caring.

When ________ (character) _________, it shows that he/she is _____.
Example: When the big, bad wolf blows down the pigs’ house, it shows that he is demanding and a bully.

Even though ______ and _____ are very different, they both _______.
Example: Even though Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were from very different cultures, they both were ruthless
dictators.

Restate the question and answer it:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Page Evidence from the text that supports your answer
Number/
Chapter (if your evidence is a direct quote, put it in quotation marks!)

STUDENT GUIDE – CHAPTERS 4-6

PART 1: VOCABULARY: Choose a word from the list below that is one you did not have a solid understanding of
and complete the organizer to further your knowledge of this term.

Lag (pg. 22) Sluggishly (pg. 23) Preyed (pg. 31)

Content (pg. 22) Clashed (pg. 26) Rebelled (pg. 36)

How the word was used in context (write the sentence(s) around the word):

Part of speech: Dictionary Definition
Synonyms: (based on how it is
Antonyms: used in context):

Word:
Page:

A picture to remind me of this word’s My sentence
meaning: (using the word in an original sentence):

As you read, you need to be looking for signposts or depth and complexity topics
that will lead you to important text analysis including themes, conflicts, character
development, etc. Please identify at least one signpost/D&C topic per chapter.

Chapter Text evidence Rational
and (Why is this
important?)
Signpost
or D&C
Topic
Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

PART 2: READING QUESTIONS (Choose 1 and place an “X” on the line next to your choice)

____1.  (Chapter 4) Nya has to walk nearly half a day to find water. What can you infer
about the place she lives? Why do you think she does this?

____2. (Chapter 5) Why do you think the Dinka and Nuer have such a long history of
fighting when they face such similar challenges?

____3. (Chapter 6) What is one theme you are seeing emerge in the novel so far?

Restating the Question

When you are asked a text-dependent question, you should always start your response by restating the question
and giving a very brief answer that you will support with text evidence.

One way you can restate the question is by deleting the question words (who, what where, when, how and why) to
see what words remain. Then rewrite these words as a statement and include your answer.

Example:
Original Question: What is one theme you are seeing emerge in the novel so far? Explain your answer.
Restated with answer: One theme that is strongly supported in the novel so far is perseverance is necessary to
survive.
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Another way you can start your response is to use a brief introductory phrase to introduce the question.
Here are some text-dependent question starters you might be able to modify for your response:

In chapter ___, the reader sees multiple examples of _______.
Example: In chapter 2, the reader sees multiple examples of the theme perseverance is necessary to survive.

Throughout the text, it is evident that ________.
Example: Throughout the text, it is evident that Cinderella is mistreated by her stepsisters.

Based on the fact that ______, I can infer that ______.
Example: Based on the fact that Peter risked his life to save the Jewish people, I can infer that he is both brave
and caring.

When ________ (character) _________, it shows that he/she is _____.
Example: When the big, bad wolf blows down the pigs’ house, it shows that he is demanding and a bully.

Even though ______ and _____ are very different, they both _______.
Example: Even though Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were from very different cultures, they both were ruthless
dictators.

Restate the question and answer it:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Page Evidence from the text that supports your answer
Number/
Chapter (if your evidence is a direct quote, put it in quotation marks!)

STUDENT GUIDE – CHAPTERS 7-9

PART 1: VOCABULARY: Choose a word from the list below that is one you did not have a solid understanding of
and complete the organizer to further your knowledge of this term.

Splotches (pg. 41) Monotonous (pg. 46) Relentless (pg. 52)
Staggered (pg. 43) Abundance (pg. 47) Gored (pg. 52)

How the word was used in context (write the sentence(s) around the word):

Part of speech: Dictionary Definition
Synonyms: (based on how it is
Antonyms: used in context):

Word:
Page:

A picture to remind me of this word’s My sentence
meaning: (using the word in an original sentence):

As you read, you need to be looking for signposts or depth and complexity topics
that will lead you to important text analysis including themes, conflicts, character
development, etc. Please identify at least one signpost/D&C topic per chapter.

Chapter Text evidence Rational
and (Why is this
important?)
Signpost
or D&C
Topic
Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

PART 2: READING QUESTIONS (Choose 1 and place an “X” on the line next to your
choice)
_____1.  (Chapter 7) How has Marial’s disappearance changed Salva?
_____2. (Chapter 8) What do you think will happen to the group in the Akobo
Desert? Why do you think that?

Restating the Question

When you are asked a text-dependent question, you should always start your response by restating the question
and giving a very brief answer that you will support with text evidence.

One way you can restate the question is by deleting the question words (who, what where, when, how and why) to
see what words remain. Then rewrite these words as a statement and include your answer.

Example:
Original Question: What is one theme you are seeing emerge in the novel so far? Explain your answer.
Restated with answer: One theme that is strongly supported in the novel so far is perseverance is necessary to
survive.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Another way you can start your response is to use a brief introductory phrase to introduce the question.
Here are some text-dependent question starters you might be able to modify for your response:

In chapter ___, the reader sees multiple examples of _______.
Example: In chapter 2, the reader sees multiple examples of the theme perseverance is necessary to survive.

Throughout the text, it is evident that ________.
Example: Throughout the text, it is evident that Cinderella is mistreated by her stepsisters.

Based on the fact that ______, I can infer that ______.
Example: Based on the fact that Peter risked his life to save the Jewish people, I can infer that he is both brave
and caring.

When ________ (character) _________, it shows that he/she is _____.
Example: When the big, bad wolf blows down the pigs’ house, it shows that he is demanding and a bully.

Even though ______ and _____ are very different, they both _______.
Example: Even though Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were from very different cultures, they both were ruthless
dictators.

Restate the question and answer it:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Page Evidence from the text that supports your answer
Number/
Chapter (if your evidence is a direct quote, put it in quotation marks!)

STUDENT GUIDE – CHAPTERS 10-12

PART 1: VOCABULARY: Choose a word from the list below that is one you did not have a solid understanding of
and complete the organizer to further your knowledge of this term.

Revived (pg. 58) Uprooted (pg. 64) Skittered (pg. 73)

Ravaged (pg. 59) Mourn (pg. 65) Torrents (pg. 74)

Receding (pg. 61) Emaciated (pg. 68) Merciless (pg. 75)

How the word was used in context (write the sentence(s) around the word):

Part of speech: Dictionary Definition
Synonyms: (based on how it is
Antonyms: used in context):

Word:
Page:

A picture to remind me of this word’s My sentence
meaning: (using the word in an original sentence):

As you read, you need to be looking for signposts or depth and complexity topics
that will lead you to important text analysis including themes, conflicts, character
development, etc. Please identify at least one signpost/D&C topic per chapter.

Chapter Text evidence Rational
and (Why is this
important?)
Signpost
or D&C
Topic
Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

PART 2: READING QUESTIONS (Choose 1 and place an “X” on the line next to your choice)

_____1. (Chapter 10) Why did the strangers rob the group and shoot Uncle? What do you
think was their purpose for doing this?

_____2. (Chapter 11) Why does Salva feel stronger, bolder, and able to go on after his
uncle’s death? How is this different than how he reacted to Marial’s death?

_____3. (Chapter 12) How does Salva change and grow as a character in this chapter?
What causes this change to happen?

Restating the Question

When you are asked a text-dependent question, you should always start your response by restating the question
and giving a very brief answer that you will support with text evidence.

One way you can restate the question is by deleting the question words (who, what where, when, how and why) to
see what words remain. Then rewrite these words as a statement and include your answer.

Example:
Original Question: What is one theme you are seeing emerge in the novel so far? Explain your answer.
Restated with answer: One theme that is strongly supported in the novel so far is perseverance is necessary to
survive.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Another way you can start your response is to use a brief introductory phrase to introduce the question.
Here are some text-dependent question starters you might be able to modify for your response:

In chapter ___, the reader sees multiple examples of _______.
Example: In chapter 2, the reader sees multiple examples of the theme perseverance is necessary to survive.

Throughout the text, it is evident that ________.
Example: Throughout the text, it is evident that Cinderella is mistreated by her stepsisters.

Based on the fact that ______, I can infer that ______.
Example: Based on the fact that Peter risked his life to save the Jewish people, I can infer that he is both brave
and caring.

When ________ (character) _________, it shows that he/she is _____.
Example: When the big, bad wolf blows down the pigs’ house, it shows that he is demanding and a bully.

Even though ______ and _____ are very different, they both _______.
Example: Even though Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were from very different cultures, they both were ruthless
dictators.

Restate the question and answer it:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Page Evidence from the text that supports your answer
Number/
Chapter (if your evidence is a direct quote, put it in quotation marks!)

STUDENT GUIDE – CHAPTERS 13-15

PART 1: VOCABULARY: Choose a word from the list below that is one you did not have a solid understanding of
and complete the organizer to further your knowledge of this term.

Prodding (pg. 77) Drifted (pg. 83) Misunderstand (pg. 91)

Plagued (pg. 80) Isolated (pg. 84) Lumbered (pg. 92)

Scavenge (pg. 81) Misery (pg. 84) Abruptly (pg. 94)

How the word was used in context (write the sentence(s) around the word):

Part of speech: Dictionary Definition
Synonyms: (based on how it is
Antonyms: used in context):

Word:
Page:

A picture to remind me of this word’s My sentence
meaning: (using the word in an original sentence):

As you read, you need to be looking for signposts or depth and complexity topics
that will lead you to important text analysis including themes, conflicts, character
development, etc. Please identify at least one signpost/D&C topic per chapter.

Chapter Text evidence Rational
and (Why is this
important?)
Signpost or
D&C Topic

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

PART 2: READING QUESTIONS (Choose 1 and place an “X” on the line next to your
choice)
_____1.  (Chapter 13) Salva faced many dangers in this chapter. Of them all, which
do you consider to be the most dangerous?

_____2. (Chapter 14) How do you think the visitors will fix the brown, muddy water at
Nya’s village?

_____3. (Chapter 14) Does Salva feel hopeful in this chapter? Why or why not?
Compare Salva’s hope in this chapter to his hope on the journey to the camps.

Restating the Question

When you are asked a text-dependent question, you should always start your response by restating the question
and giving a very brief answer that you will support with text evidence.

One way you can restate the question is by deleting the question words (who, what where, when, how and why) to
see what words remain. Then rewrite these words as a statement and include your answer.

Example:
Original Question: What is one theme you are seeing emerge in the novel so far? Explain your answer.
Restated with answer: One theme that is strongly supported in the novel so far is perseverance is necessary to
survive.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Another way you can start your response is to use a brief introductory phrase to introduce the question.
Here are some text-dependent question starters you might be able to modify for your response:

In chapter ___, the reader sees multiple examples of _______.
Example: In chapter 2, the reader sees multiple examples of the theme perseverance is necessary to survive.

Throughout the text, it is evident that ________.
Example: Throughout the text, it is evident that Cinderella is mistreated by her stepsisters.

Based on the fact that ______, I can infer that ______.
Example: Based on the fact that Peter risked his life to save the Jewish people, I can infer that he is both brave
and caring.

When ________ (character) _________, it shows that he/she is _____.
Example: When the big, bad wolf blows down the pigs’ house, it shows that he is demanding and a bully.

Even though ______ and _____ are very different, they both _______.
Example: Even though Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were from very different cultures, they both were ruthless
dictators.

Restate the question and answer it:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Page Evidence from the text that supports your answer
Number/
Chapter (if your evidence is a direct quote, put it in quotation marks!)

STUDENT GUIDE – CHAPTERS 16-18

PART 1: VOCABULARY: Choose a word from the list below that is one you did not have a solid understanding of
and complete the organizer to further your knowledge of this term.

Vague (pg. 99) Scything (pg. 103) Disputes (pg. 113)

Notion (pg. 100) Haze (pg. 106) Maintaining (pg. 113)

Remote (pg. 100) Trembling (pg. 109) Assumed (pg. 114)

How the word was used in context (write the sentence(s) around the word):

Part of speech: Dictionary Definition
Synonyms: (based on how it is
Antonyms: used in context):

Word:
Page:

A picture to remind me of this word’s My sentence
meaning: (using the word in an original sentence):

As you read, you need to be looking for signposts or depth and complexity topics
that will lead you to important text analysis including themes, conflicts, character
development, etc. Please identify at least one signpost/D&C topic per chapter.

Chapter and Text evidence Rational
Signpost or (Why is this
D&C Topic important?)

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

PART 2: READING QUESTIONS (Choose 1 and place an “X” on the line next to your
choice)
____1.  (Chapter 16) Why is it so difficult for Salva to return to Africa to see his father?

____2.  (Chapter 17) Choose one character trait to describe Salva in this chapter.

____3.  (Chapter 18) How have the volunteers creating one well transformed the
lives of the villagers?

Restating the Question

When you are asked a text-dependent question, you should always start your response by restating the question
and giving a very brief answer that you will support with text evidence.

One way you can restate the question is by deleting the question words (who, what where, when, how and why) to
see what words remain. Then rewrite these words as a statement and include your answer.

Example:
Original Question: What is one theme you are seeing emerge in the novel so far? Explain your answer.
Restated with answer: One theme that is strongly supported in the novel so far is perseverance is necessary to
survive.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Another way you can start your response is to use a brief introductory phrase to introduce the question.
Here are some text-dependent question starters you might be able to modify for your response:

In chapter ___, the reader sees multiple examples of _______.
Example: In chapter 2, the reader sees multiple examples of the theme perseverance is necessary to survive.

Throughout the text, it is evident that ________.
Example: Throughout the text, it is evident that Cinderella is mistreated by her stepsisters.

Based on the fact that ______, I can infer that ______.
Example: Based on the fact that Peter risked his life to save the Jewish people, I can infer that he is both brave
and caring.

When ________ (character) _________, it shows that he/she is _____.
Example: When the big, bad wolf blows down the pigs’ house, it shows that he is demanding and a bully.

Even though ______ and _____ are very different, they both _______.
Example: Even though Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were from very different cultures, they both were ruthless
dictators.

Restate the question and answer it:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Page Evidence from the text that supports your answer
Number/
Chapter (if your evidence is a direct quote, put it in quotation marks!)