First Chapter Friday A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.
Each Friday I read aloud the first chapter of a favorite book for middle schoolers. Today's title is A Long Walk to Water by Newbery Award winning author Linda Sue Park.
Scoop up a FREE First Chapter Friday Starter Kit here: www.amandazieba.com/teachersignup. It includes FCF Tracking Charts and a Google Doc I update weekly with new titles, authors, reading levels, genres, links and more!
Interactive Student Engagement Worksheets for the entire First Chapter Friday Video Series - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Chapter-Friday-Student-Engagement-Worksheets-Full-Year-7158141
Grab your copy of A Long Walk to Water here (aff. link): https://amzn.to/3rTyWEY
Scoop up educational resources for this book too!
A Long Walk to Water Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Walk-to-Water-by-Linda-Sue-Park-Anticipation-Guide-Freebie-6411316
A Long Walk to Water Chapter Quizzes: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Walk-to-Water-by-Linda-Sue-Park-Novel-Chapter-Quizzes-6491066
A Long Walk to Water Readers Response Journal: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Walk-to-Water-by-Linda-Sue-Park-Reader-Response-Journal-and-Rubric-3613765
Turn and Talk Novel Review Video Activity: https://youtu.be/2sp--kublr0
Wanna say thanks and fuel future creations? Buy me a virtual cup of coffee for making this (and many other!) amazing free video resources for your classroom. Click here: https://ko-fi.com/amandazieba_thewordnerd
And finally, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more great videos from the Word Nerd!
** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books celebrating stories.
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
#alongwalktowater #sudan #lindasuepark #civilwar #thelostboys
The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.
Each Friday I read aloud the first chapter of a favorite book for middle schoolers. Today's title is A Long Walk to Water by Newbery Award winning author Linda Sue Park.
Scoop up a FREE First Chapter Friday Starter Kit here: www.amandazieba.com/teachersignup. It includes FCF Tracking Charts and a Google Doc I update weekly with new titles, authors, reading levels, genres, links and more!
Interactive Student Engagement Worksheets for the entire First Chapter Friday Video Series - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Chapter-Friday-Student-Engagement-Worksheets-Full-Year-7158141
Grab your copy of A Long Walk to Water here (aff. link): https://amzn.to/3rTyWEY
Scoop up educational resources for this book too!
A Long Walk to Water Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Walk-to-Water-by-Linda-Sue-Park-Anticipation-Guide-Freebie-6411316
A Long Walk to Water Chapter Quizzes: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Walk-to-Water-by-Linda-Sue-Park-Novel-Chapter-Quizzes-6491066
A Long Walk to Water Readers Response Journal: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Walk-to-Water-by-Linda-Sue-Park-Reader-Response-Journal-and-Rubric-3613765
Turn and Talk Novel Review Video Activity: https://youtu.be/2sp--kublr0
Wanna say thanks and fuel future creations? Buy me a virtual cup of coffee for making this (and many other!) amazing free video resources for your classroom. Click here: https://ko-fi.com/amandazieba_thewordnerd
And finally, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more great videos from the Word Nerd!
** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books celebrating stories.
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
#alongwalktowater #sudan #lindasuepark #civilwar #thelostboys