A Long Walk to Water Webquest

Welcome to your WebQuest! Before we dive into reading "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park, we will explore the themes of survival, water scarcity, and resilience. In this activity, you will engage with videos and information that will help you understand the challenges faced by the characters in the book, this will prepare you for the powerful stories of Salva and Nya.

Your task is to complee the following activities based on the provided videos and resources. You will answer questions to deepen your understanding of the story's context and themes:

1. Watch two videos about water scarcity and survival in Sudan.
2. Answer the questions that follow each video.
3. Reflect on how these themes relate to the characters in "A Long Walk to Water."

1. Watch the Videos:
   • Video 1: "Sudan Faces Severe Water Scarcity Amid Ongoing Unrest" (Link: https://youtu.be/CENcDNCytkw?si=4yDcvN8hgFTL-xVV )
     • Questions:
       • ​​​​​​​What are some reasons for water scarcity in Sudan?
       • How does the lack of access to clean water impact the daily lives of families and communities in Sudan?
   • Video 2: "A Refugee's Journey" (Link: https://youtu.be/RgyqLIEx9Ss?si=GUdeHi4OUm79tcQc )
     • Questions:
       • ​​​​​​​What are some of the physical and emotional challenges refugees face during their journey to find safety?
       • How do you think the experiences of refugees in the video could relate to the character of Salva in "A Long Walk to Water."
2. Research:
   • ​​​​​​​Use the following links to learn more about Sudan and the importance of water:
     • https://www.unicef.org/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-wash
     • https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Sudan/277945
3. Reflection:
   • ​​​​​​​After completing the videos and research, write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) reflecting on what you learned. How does understanding these issues help you connect with the story of Salva and Nya?

Your work will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Video Questions: Completeness and accuracy of answers (10 points)
• Research Summary: Clarity and insightfulness of your reflection paragraph (10 points)
• Participation: Engagement with the videos and materials (5 points)

Total: 25 Points

Now that you have explored the important themes of water scarcity and survival, you are ready to read "A Long Walk to Water." Understanding the challenges Salva and Nya face will help you better appreciate their journeys and the significance of water in their lives.

• Linda Sue Park, "A Long Walk to Water"
• UNICEF
• Brittanica Kids
• https://youtu.be/CENcDNCytkw?si=4yDcvN8hgFTL-xVV
• https://youtu.be/RgyqLIEx9Ss?si=GUdeHi4OUm79tcQc

Objective: To introduce students to the themes of "A Long Walk to Water" through engaging multimedia resources.

Materials Needed:

• Access to internet and YouTube
• Paper and writing utensils for students to take notes

Instructions for Teachers:

1. Introduce the WebQuest and explain the importance of water and survival in the context of the novel.
2. Ensure that students have access to the necessary technology to view the videos.