A Long Walk to Water

Novel Study

Lessons

  • We can serve others even when life gets hard.
  • We don't need things or money to grow our character and demonstrate leadership.
  • We can have an impact on others and our community through our daily actions and choices.

Guiding Question

How can we demonstrate leadership and serve as an inspiration for others despite challenges in our own lives?

Skills

  • I can analyze the leadership skills of Nya and Salva.
  • I can describe Salva's impact on South Sudan.
  • I can contribute to planning a fundraiser for Water for South Sudan using my leadership and organizational skills.
  • I can create a nonprofit that reflects my personal interests and impacts the community.

Assignments & Resources

Engage New York Language Arts Curriculum

Pre-Reading

Introduction to A Long Walk to Water (2:30 mins)

South Sudan Research Template

Mini-Research, Mining for Facts: Sudan

Mini Country Report on South Sudan

Quizlet Vocabulary Practice

While Reading

Reading Log (digital)

Character Analysis of 8 Essentials (pg. 16, print 2 sided)

      • Use this resource for other characterization work!

Post-Reading

Post-Reading Discussion Questions

Change Drive Fundraiser Totals

Water for South Sudan Analysis (Website Activity)

Nonprofits Matter

Skills

  • We can analyze nonprofits organizations for their purpose and impact.
  • We can analyze Water for South Sudan for their impact on others.
  • We can create a nonprofit model that demonstrates organization & service.

Walking in Salva's Shoes; Creating a Non-Profit Organization

Introduction

  • Class Brainstorm & Discussion: What is a 501(c)(3) Organization?
      • Define for the class.
      • Brainstorm:
          • What are some nonprofits you know of?
          • How have nonprofits benefitted you, your family or your friends? What impact have they had on your life?
      • Nonprofits Matter Brainstorm

Analyzing Nonprofits

  • Logo Analysis
      • Article: "Best Nonprofit Logos Explained"
      • Assignment: Logo Analysis (print)

Creating a Non-Profit