A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Unit

This novel study for A Long Walk to Water, by Linda Sue Park, contains 112 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.

Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and point of view.

No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. 

♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!

♥Excellent for school or homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow!

♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources.

♥Perfect for digital learning. Students can access the digital version from home or school. Teachers and students can easily send this back and forth using Google Drive or Google Classroom! (The minimum that's needed is a free Google account. However, you may also contact me for help using this product on many other digital learning platforms!)

** NEW ** An additional version of the assessments is now included as Google Forms, which are self-grading. Students can complete these easily on their computers and laptops, and you get instant data! Easy instructions included. (Note: You will need to manually grade the written response questions only.)

1) Student Chapter Work
•Every section covers 2 chapters and contains the following six parts.
→Quickwrite-Encourages freewriting and relates the text to the student.
→Multiple Choice or Fill-in-the-Blank questions.
→True/False or Sequencing questions.
→Standards Focus-an activity focused on Reading Literature standards.
→Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions.
→Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, researching, or writing.
→Vocabulary-introduces 3 new words for every section of reading.

2) 18 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Ask and Answer Questions
•Ask or Answer!
•A Long Walk to Water: Themes
•Themes & Lessons
•Theme Thoughts
•Cause and Effect
•Summarizing the Plot
•Chapter Highlights
•Scene Snapshot
•Compare and Contrast Characters
•Character Traits
•Who's your Favorite?
•A Long Walk to Water: Setting Notes
•Figurative Language Types
•Dear Diary...
•Reading Strategy: Predictions
•My Book Review
•Book Blurb

3) Figurative Language Anchor Poster
•A decorative poster to accompany the included figurative language activities
•The poster comes in both color and black-and-white

4) Vocabulary Focus
•Two Vocabulary Reviews
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Three challenge words chosen for you from every 2 chapters
•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color
•Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w 

5) Culminating Project Options
•10 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book

6) Two Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary
•Test #1-Chapters 1 to 8
•Test #2-Chapters 9 to 18
•Tests come in 3 versions: Printables, Google Slides, and Google Forms!

7) Student Bookmarks
•Serve as reference tools
•Highlight plot, setting, characters
•Attractive art

8) Easy planning and Low Prep
•Unit Map lays it all out for you
•Table of Contents for easy navigation
•Common Core Codes included for all activities
•Student Packet Covers
•All Answer Keys

9) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version

10) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests