Building Background KNowledge:
The Dinka and Nuer Tribes: (Culture) (12/1)
Warm-up:
Investigate:
Reflect:
Read:
Read Chapters 1 and 2. (BE SURE TO READ NYA's STORY AS WELL!)
Answer the following questions in your notebook:
CHECK POINT: SHOW TO MS. CRENSHAW!
Resources:
- Define culture.
- How do you think culture impacts a person's actions and decisions? Explain.
Investigate:
- Explore the two different tribes. Click on the buttons that will take to to the websites containing information about each tribe.
- Read through the information and take notes using the chart (found in resources).
- Look through the PowerPoint of pictures of both tribes (found in resources)
Reflect:
- Answer the following questions in your notebook:
- How is the Dinka tribe and the Nuer tribe similar to your culture? (List 3 reasons)
- How are they different from your culture? (List 3 reasons)
- Would you move from your home and your land to a completely different culture? Why/why not?
Read:
Read Chapters 1 and 2. (BE SURE TO READ NYA's STORY AS WELL!)
Answer the following questions in your notebook:
- Compare your daily life to that of Salva.
- Describe the thoughts and feelings Salva must have felt as he ran away from his home.
- What are the uncertainties in Salva’s life?
- At the end of this chapter, Salva was alone. What was he thinking? What was he feeling?
CHECK POINT: SHOW TO MS. CRENSHAW!
Resources:
parts_of_culture_chart.docx | |
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The Story Behind Salva Dut: (12/2)
Warm-Up:
Practice:
Vocabulary:
Copy and Define in notebook:
Read:
CHECK POINT: SHOW TO MS. CRENSHAW!
Resources:
- Define biography.
- Why is it important to know somebody's story? Explain.
- Explain what we know so far about Salva based on information given in chapters 1 and 2.
Practice:
- Read and annotate the biography of Salva Dut (found in resources).
- Explain in your notebooks three facts that you feel it is most important to understand about Salva. Describe why you believe these are important.
- Explain three facts that you found to be interesting. Describe why each fact was interesting.
- Create three questions you would ask Salva if you had the opportunity to meet him.
Vocabulary:
Copy and Define in notebook:
- droned
- aimless
- hesitate
- scurry
- protested
Read:
- Read chapters 3 and 4. (BE SURE TO READ NYA'S PART)
- Answer the following questions in your notebook:
- Analyze Salva’s thoughts as he walked with a group of people he did not know.
- Describe what you would do if you found yourself in the same situation Salva found himself in.
- Describe Salva’s feelings as he comes upon the house.
- What does the term “simple pleasure” mean to you?
- Why was Salva so happy when they found a beehive? Could this beehive be his simple pleasure?
- What are you wondering about Nya?
CHECK POINT: SHOW TO MS. CRENSHAW!
Resources:
Tribes: (12/3)
Warm-Up:
Connect:
Create:
Vocabulary: (Copy and define in notebook)
Read:
Resources:
- How do we identify groups in our school? Explain.
- Do you believe it is important to have certain traits that distinguish groups from other groups? Explain.
- Describe one way you could identify someone is from Kentucky. Be specific and explain why.
Connect:
- Read and annotate the article "Native Americans Urge Others to Stop Wearing Feathered Headdresses." (Found in resources)
- Answer the following questions in your notebook: (Restate each question and write in complete sentences)
- Why was there such a backlash against Williams' (who is not Native American) photo shoot sporting the Native American war bonnet? Explain
- Why do you think the war bonnet is significant to the Native American culture? Explain.
- What symbols were used to identify Salva's tribe? Use text support with page numbers.
- Why do you think Salva's tribe used such symbols? Explain.
- What symbols do we use in our culture? Why?
- Do you think it is important to use symbols to identify groups? Why? Use examples from your culture to explain.
Create:
- Create a self portrait using at least three symbols from your culture.
- Make it creative an colorful!
- On the back of the portrait, explain why you chose each symbol. (Write in complete sentences)
- Turn it in to the box when you finish.
Vocabulary: (Copy and define in notebook)
- luscious
- dehydration
- grueling
- entrenched
- flinched
- gourd
Read:
- Read chapters 5 and 6. (BE SURE TO READ NYA'S PART)
- Answer the following questions in your notebook:
- Explain the relationship between Nya’s tribe, the Nuer, and Salva’s tribe, the Dinka. Be specific and use details from the book.
- Describe Salva’s new friend, Marial.
- How would life change for Salva, now that he has a new friend?
Resources:
Water Stations: (12/4)
Warm-Up:
Water stations:
- List out our basic resources (food, clothing, shelter, and water) in order that you think is most important. (#1 on your list would be the most important)
- Describe why you listed the resources the way you did.
- Do you believe everyone in the world has access to basic human resources? Why/why not?
Water stations:
- Get into groups of four.
- Travel to a station of your choice.
- In your groups, you will work through water stations. You will complete your work on your station worksheet (found in resources).
- You will spend 10 min. at each station. Elect someone in the group to keep time.
- After you complete the station work, turn in your station paper (staple anticipation guide to station worksheet). EVERYONE WILL NEED TO FILL OUT THEIR OWN STATION WORKSHEET.
station_worksheet.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
Station #1:
Water Footprint:
- Determine your water footprint by going to the site and completing the section for "water footprint."
- In your observation, be sure to include at least three things you noticed or found interesting.
- Include one question you have about the your water footprint.
Station #2:
Bucket Carry:
Station #3:
The Lost Boys Map Project:
Pick up a handout and both maps from the table, and follow the directions on the handout.
Bucket Carry:
- Grab a bucket that had weights in them. Carry the bucket up and down the 8th grade hallway five times.
- Reflect on worksheet: What do you think it would be like to do this for 15 hours everyday? Explain. What are somethings you had trouble with? Do you think the will to survive can over come obstacles? Why/why not?
Station #3:
The Lost Boys Map Project:
Pick up a handout and both maps from the table, and follow the directions on the handout.
the_lost_boys_map_project.docx | |
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Station #4:
Anticipation Guide:
Collect anticipation guide from table and complete. Choose the statement you feel most strongly about and write why choose that statement.
Anticipation Guide:
Collect anticipation guide from table and complete. Choose the statement you feel most strongly about and write why choose that statement.
anticipation_guide_a_long_walk_to_water.docx | |
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Station #5:
Evaluation:
Be sure to complete the evaluation list on your worksheet.
TURN WATER STATION SHEET IN TO BOX WHEN FINISHED.
Read:
CHECK POINT: SHOW WORK TO MS. CRENSHAW
Evaluation:
Be sure to complete the evaluation list on your worksheet.
TURN WATER STATION SHEET IN TO BOX WHEN FINISHED.
Read:
- Read chapters 7 and 8. (BE SURE TO READ NYA'S PART)
- Answer the following questions in your notebook:
- Based on the information you learned from water.org or the water lab, explain your inference about what is happening to Nya’s little sister, Akeer.
- The hard work of building the reed boats helped Salva feel better after Marial’s death. Describe the value of hard work. What does it mean to you? Explain a connection you can make to Salva and the value of hard work.
- How did the travelers prepare for the Akobo desert?
- Do you think Salva is ready? Why or why not?
CHECK POINT: SHOW WORK TO MS. CRENSHAW
Quiz: (12/5)
Quiz:
Read:
Resources:
- Look over questions and review what you have read.
- Take a quiz over reading.
Read:
- Read chapters 9 and 10. (BE SURE TO READ NYA'S PART)
- Answer the following questions in your notebook:
- Nya’s brother, Dep, explained to her that the strangers were saying, “something about water.” Use your schema and inferencing to state what you think they were talking about.
- Do you agree with the woman’s decision to give the men water, or with the man’s opinion that they will all die anyway, so giving them water is a waste? Explain your reasoning.
- Who were the heroes in chapter 10? Why?
- Would you give your water away in this situation? Why or why not?
Resources:
a_long_walk_to_water_quiz_ch.1-9.pdf | |
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ANALYZING The TEXT:
Salva and Nya's Point of View: (12/8)
Warm-Up:
Practice:
Reflect:
Read:
Vocabulary: (Copy and define in notebook)
Resources:
- Define point-of-view.
- Describe the type of point of view from which A Long Walk to Water is written.
- Explain how you know this. (support your answer with text).
Practice:
- You will participate in an activity called "Give One, Get One, Move On (GoGoMo)"
- You will need a GoGoMo chart sheet. Read the directions with your table group.
- Write an idea you have concerning the following topic: "Using Nya or Salva's point of view, what does it mean to "survive?" Use one piece of text from the chapter to support your answer.
- After five min. pass to your sheet to your right. Read over your neighbors paper and add to their thought. You can not repeat.
- After each person in the table has gone, read over their response.
Reflect:
- Explain which thought you found most profound. Why?
- Did any of your neighbors' thoughts change the way you think? Why or why not?
- How does point of view affect your perspective on what it means to survive?
Read:
- Read chapter 11 and answer the questions below in your notebook:
- Describe the refugee camp in Ethiopia.
- “He felt as though he were standing on the edge of a giant hole – a hole filled with the black despair of nothingness.” What does this tell you about the feelings of Salva?
Vocabulary: (Copy and define in notebook)
- fault line
- topple
- coup
- guerrillas
Resources:
gogomo.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
Salva and Nya's Point of View cont.: (12/10)
Warm-up:
Explore:
Create:
Read:
Vocabulary: (Copy and define in notebook)
- Between Salva and Nya, who do you think has a better mindset on survival? Why?
- How does point of view affect their view on survival? Explain.
Explore:
- Take the survival quiz that is on the website found in resources.
- After taking the quiz, rate your survival knowledge.
- Answer the following questions in your notebook:
- How do you think you would do if you were in Salva or Nya's situation? Explain
- Do you think it is important to have survival skills in the environment you are in? Explain.
- What do you think is the most important thing to know when it comes to survival? Explain.
- Explore the website. Observe different survival skills. Visit at least three different survival skills on the webpage (located on the left hand side.)
Create:
- Create a survival guide using the point of view of either Salva or Nya.
- You need to explain three different challenges you can over come. (For example- explain how one can survive lack of water. This is found on the website. Make sure you use your own words!)
- It needs to have pictures and a cover.
- It also needs to include a title.
- BE SURE TO SHOW THE POINT OF VIEW OF EITHER SALVA OR NYA. YOU CAN USE THE BOOK TO HELP SHOW THIS POV.
Read:
- Read chapters 12 and 13 and answer the following questions in your notebook:
- After six years in the refugee camp, the people were being forced out. Put yourself in Salva’s shoes … how would you feel?
- So far, how has this book changed your perspective (outlook on the world)?
- Describe Salva’s escape across the river.
- Now Salva is 17 years old. What new responsibilities does he have? How do you know he is prepared for these responsibilities?
- Explain how Salva’s thoughts of his family helped him accept his new responsibilities.
Vocabulary: (Copy and define in notebook)
- roughshod
- dysfunction
- assault
Socratic Circle: (12/11)
Warm-Up:
Reflect:
Read:
Resources:
- Go back to your anticipation guide. Which three statements did you choose that you supported the most?
- How do those questions relate to A Long Walk to Water? Explain.
- Create at lease three "level 3 or 4" questions to ask your peers. Remember a level three or four question is something that would allow your peers to connect to the text and takes them into deeper level thinking. (The answer to your question should not be something that could be found directly in the book)
Reflect:
- Identify the question you felt was the strongest in your discussion today. Why do you think it was strong?
- How has your understanding of the book deepened because of the Socratic Circle discussion? Explain.
- Explain how your thinking about an issue has changed or grown stronger. Be specific.
Read:
- Read Chapter 14 and answer the questions below in your notebook:
- What qualification did Salva meet in order to go to America?
- How do you think this opportunity will affect his life?
Resources:
Creative Writing: (12/12)
Write:
Imagine you are the host of a survival show and you have been dropped into the desert in Sudan. Knowing that all reality TV is made up, you are still asked to make it look real BUT situations are thrown in to add the drama. Create a story of what your show would look like. What situation would you encounter. Create a dialogue you would say during the show. How would you teach your viewers to survive? AAAANNNNDDD ACTION!
Read:
Imagine you are the host of a survival show and you have been dropped into the desert in Sudan. Knowing that all reality TV is made up, you are still asked to make it look real BUT situations are thrown in to add the drama. Create a story of what your show would look like. What situation would you encounter. Create a dialogue you would say during the show. How would you teach your viewers to survive? AAAANNNNDDD ACTION!
Read:
- Read Chapter 15 and answer the questions below in your notebook:
- Who are the “lost boys?” Why do you think they were called “lost?”
- Imagine you were Salva, taking your first footsteps into America. What do you think would be in your mind?
Water Crisis Lab: (12/15)
Warm-Up:
Lab:
Materials
Read:
Read chapter 16 and answer question in notebook:
Resources:
- Describe three things that you know about water in our world.
- How does water impact daily life for people?
- Discuss a way that we clean the dirty water. Explain
Lab:
Materials
- Worksheet (found in resources)
- Pie Pan
- Two different types of beans (one to represent clean water and the other to represent dirty water)
- spoon
- blindfold
- cups
- partner
- stopwatch
- mason jar
- coffee filter
- M&Ms
- water
- rubber band
- Ask partner to have 15 sec. on the clock
- Place a handful of "clean water" bean in pie pan
- Add a few "dirty water" beans
- Put on blindfold
- Have partner start time
- Begin collecting as many beans as possible with spoon and place in cup
- At the end of 15 sec., stop and count the two different types of beans.
- Put beans back in pie pan
- Record on worksheet.
- Add double the amount of dirty water beans from step 3.
- Repeat steps 4-9 until chart is filled.
- Answer questions on sheet.
- Place coffee filter on mason jar and secure with rubber-band.
- Put a handful of M&Ms on filter
- Pour water over M&Ms
- Observe water in mason jar
- Answer questions on sheet. Can we just filter dirty water?
Read:
Read chapter 16 and answer question in notebook:
- How was Salva’s American life different from his African life?
- Why did Salva return to Sudan?
Resources:
global_water_crisis_lab.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
Water Crisis: (12/16)
Warm-Up:
Read chapters 17 and 18. Answer the following questions in your notebook:
Resources:
- What do you think can be done about the water crisis in our world?
- Discuss two solution you can think of and be specific.
- Using you knowledge from science class, what do you think is the number one threat to clean water? Explain.
- We will be doing a gallery walk today.
- You will be given a few sticky notes for this project.
- In pairs, you will move to a picture that is set up around the room (these are also found in the resource section). You will be at a level 1 during this walk
- Observe each picture. Record on a post-it one thing you are thinking when you see this image.
- Record on a post-it one question you have about this image. You can talk to your partner at a level 1 about this.
- When I ask you to move, you will move to the next image.
- Observe what your classmates are leave at each picture.
- Do the reflection in your notebook
- Discuss three thoughts you had when observing the pictures.
- Explain three question you had when observing the pictures.
- How did your thoughts and questions compare to your classmates?
- Describe a thought that a classmate had that you feel like made a deep connection. (You can put the thought in your own words.)
- Do you believe these situations can be helped? Why/why not?
- Do you believe it is important to learn about the issues like the water crisis? why/why not?
Read chapters 17 and 18. Answer the following questions in your notebook:
- What did Salva learn about his family when he met his father?
- What do you predict Salva’s “project” will be? Explain your thinking.
- Salva’s “project is revealed in this chapter. Were you surprised? Why or why not?
- What is the relationship between Nya and Salva?
- How do Salva’s actions impact Nya’s future life?
- What does the title of the story mean?
Resources:
water_pics.pptx | |
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File Type: | pptx |
country_facts_sheet.docx | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
File Type: | docx |
country_facts_sheet_table.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Wrap-Up: (12/17)
Warm-Up:
Practice:
Resource:
- Describe two things you found most interesting about the book.
- Explain two questions you still have about the book.
- Did you enjoy the book? why or why not?
- Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
- Discuss one thing you would change about the book. Explain.
Practice:
- Flip through your chapter questions.
- In your tables discuss your answers.
- Evaluate each others responses. Do you think they answered it well? Why? How can you help them go deeper into their answers.
- Complete study guide (found in resources)
Resource:
a_long_walk_to_water_study_guide.docx | |
File Size: | 19 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit Test: (12/18)
Warm-Up:
Evaluation:
Today we will take the test for A Long Walk to Water. You will need a cover sheet, something to write with, and extra paper. If you miss the test this week, be sure to constantly review over break so you do not forget information before taking the test when you return. Also, make sure you remind Ms. Crenshaw when we come back from break that you need to take the test!
- Begin looking over your study guide responses to gear up for the test.
Evaluation:
Today we will take the test for A Long Walk to Water. You will need a cover sheet, something to write with, and extra paper. If you miss the test this week, be sure to constantly review over break so you do not forget information before taking the test when you return. Also, make sure you remind Ms. Crenshaw when we come back from break that you need to take the test!