Exit Ticket: Text Features & ALWTW Background Knowledge

Which of the following is a text feature that helps readers understand the main idea of a section?

• Heading

• Glossary

• Index

• Caption

What is the purpose of a caption in a text?

• To summarize the entire text

• To explain what is shown in an image or graphic

• To provide a definition of a key term

• o list all the sources used

Which text feature would you use to quickly find the page number for a specific topic?

• Glossary

• Table of Contents

• Index

• Diagram

What is the function of a bolded word in a text?

• To indicate a spelling error

• To highlight an important term or idea

• To show a synonym for another word

• To make the text look interesting

Why did the author of ALWTW include different styles of text within the novel?

• To make sure the reader does not get bored

• To highlight the different storylines

• Because she thought it looked pretty

• To show emphasis

1. What is the primary historical context of A Long Walk to Water?

• a) The American Civil War

• b) The Sudanese Civil War

• c) The Rwandan Genocide

• d) The Ethiopian Famine

The novel alternates between two timelines. What is the significance of this narrative structure?

• To show the differences between life in urban and rural Sudan

• To contrast the struggles of survival and the impact of development over time

• To illustrate the cultural exchange between Sudan and other countries

• To compare the experiences of boys and girls in the same historical period

What inspired Linda Sue Park to write A Long Walk to Water?

• The life story of Salva Dut, a Sudanese "Lost Boy"

• A desire to promote literacy among African children

• Her experiences volunteering in refugee camps

• A fictional account of droughts in East Africa

What caused the conflict between the Dinka and Nuer tribes, as explored in the book?

• Disputes over oil resources

• Competition for water and grazing land

• Political corruption in the South Sudanese government

• Religious differences

What do you think of Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water?