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A Long Walk to Water
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In this 12-week course, students will complete a very hands-on novel study of the book "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park. Students will work on reading skills, comprehension, writing skills and analyzing text structures.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
In this class, we will be completing a novel study of the book "A Long Walk to Water". This is a high-interest story that weaves together a fictional story with a non-fictional story. Each week will focus on two different chapters of the book. We will cover various reading comprehension skills and writing skills that align with CCSS. Our class will structure will look similar to this: -Read Aloud (by teacher- or student volunteers- no student will be MADE to read aloud in...
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Pre-Reading: Building Background KnowledgeStudents will complete "stations" on Google Classroom prior to class. During class we will discuss the results of those activities and preview the book together. We will build background knowledge and pique interest about our novel.Week 2Lesson 2Chapters 1-2We will read chapters 1 & 2. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. Homework on Google Classroom: KWL ChartWeek 3Lesson 3Chapters 3-4Discuss last week's homework activity. Recap on what we have read thus far. We will read chapters 3 & 4. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. Homework on Google Classroom: POV Graphic Organizer & Venn DiagramWeek 4Lesson 4Chapters 5-6Discuss last week's homework activity. Recap on what we have read thus far. We will read chapters 5 & 6. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. Homework on Google Classroom: Complete Venn Diagram, Dinka Non-Fiction & Photo ActivityWeek 5Lesson 5Chapters 7-8Discuss last week's homework activity. Recap on what we have read thus far. We will read chapters 7 & 8. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. Homework on Google Classroom: Nya's Diary Activity & Impact of SettingWeek 6Lesson 6Chapters 9-10Discuss last week's homework activity. Recap on what we have read thus far. We will read chapters 9 & 10. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. POV Group Work assignment started in class. Homework: Close Reading (demonstrated in class)Week 7Lesson 7Chapters 11-12Discuss last week's homework activity. Recap on what we have read thus far. We will read chapters 11 & 12. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. Homework: Conflict Pie Chart, Question Trail, QuizWeek 8Lesson 8Chapters 13-14Discuss last week's homework activity. Recap on what we have read thus far. We will read chapters 13 & 14. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. Homework: Nya's Diary Activity, Resilience Nonfiction, Words & Phrases ActivityWeek 9Lesson 9Chapters 15-16Discuss last week's homework activity. Recap on what we have read thus far. We will read chapters 15 & 16. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. Homework: Salva's Postcard, Interaction of Story ElementsWeek 10Lesson 10Chapters 17-18Discuss last week's homework activity. Recap on what we have read thus far. We will read chapters 17 & 18. Together we will complete quick write, vocabulary in context, collaborative reading response and comprehension checks. Complete Interaction of Story Elements together in class. Homework: Nya's Postcard & Watch film: "God Grew Tired of Us".Week 11Lesson 11Film & Book AnalysisDiscuss the Film "God Grew Tired of Us" as well as the novel, "A Long Walk to Water". Formal collaborative analysis done together in class. Homework: Final Projects/FoldableWeek 12Lesson 12Project PresentationsEach student will present their final projects during class time. "Audience" members will ask questions to students about their projects and their personal book analysis'.
Students will be able to cite several pieces of evidence from the text in support of their analysis and inferences made from the text. (RL7.1) Students will be able to determine the theme of the text and analyze how it develops throughout the course of the text. (RL7.2) Students will be able to provide an accurate and objective summary of the text. (RL 7.2) Students will be able to determine the meaning of words and phrases used in the story, including figurative language. (RL 7.4) Students will be able to compare and contrast how the author uses the two different character’s points of views in the text. (RL 7.6) Students will be able to provide clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate for the given tasks. (W7.4) Students will draw evidence from literary and nonfiction texts to support their analysis and reflections. (W7.9)
Homework Offered
Homework will be offered each week as a type of written response to the reading that was done together in class. Teacher will check the homework each week when it is turned in and give feedback to the student through the Google Classroom Platform. Completing the homework will benefit the student for in class discussion, activities and complete comprehension of the story.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
A quiz will be given via Google Classroom (at home activity) midway through the book. The final project will also serve as an assessment activity. They are a required part of the course to fulfil completion. However, no grades will be given, just feedback.Grades Offered
While quizzes, and assignments may contain a 'points total', grades will not be an integral part of the class. No final class grade will be given as well. All assignments will be given feedback to benefit the student.
"A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park "God Grew Tired of Us" Film (Link will be provided)
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The novel does mention instances of war and killing. It discusses moments where the main characters family members have been killed. The non-fiction part of the story takes place during the height of the civil war in Southern Sudan.
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Hello! I'm so happy you have found me! I'm Tiffany, a teacher and lover of learning. My teaching experience comes from a variety of places including Private School, Public School and Virtual Teaching. I hold a Master's Degree in Educational...
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$240
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class
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