Select a passage or idea from the book that resonated with you. Be sure to indicate which chapter the passage or idea appears in. Explain why you selected the passage or idea that you chose. What can your classmates learn from examining this part of the book?
The book I read was called A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park. The passage I chose is on page 35. The passage is Salvas Uncle with a gun. When people have a valuable object to survive. People will sometimes have or get power if they have something of mass power. Like Salvas Uncle people in survival situations might be nominated to be the leader because they have a knife or gun this is why Salvas Uncle was the leader. It also doesn't have to be an object it can be a skill or strength something valuable and example would be Salvas led big group of boys this was because of his age as you can see it doesn't matter what you have. You can always be a leader. Salva hat to survive africa. This book sends a good message to young readers. Even in the worst times if you stay determined you can do what you want. The book also tells us there are people That we have to take care of. I like the book and I thought it was very good. Thank you for letting me have the opportunity to read this book I am very thankful.
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Community Awareness Response
ReplyDeleteEvan Sliter
In “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park, the main character Salva concludes the book by funding and building a well for a village of people in Sudan. This village throughout the years had been void of water, and the citizens were forced to walk long distances only to drink filthy pond water, and walk back in the blazing heat of Sudan. (pg. 1) There is no aspects of community in the village because they are all struggling, just to make it. But thanks to the well that Salva provided for the village, they won’t have to struggle to quench their thirst, but also they'll be able to spend more time on recreational activities and with each other. The well that Salva provided (pg. 111) didn’t just make the citizens’ drought end, but it tied the whole village together, people could talk with others as they wait in line for water, while others could spend more time with their family at home, and do more things with their day rather than having to spend up to four hours of pain and heat. (pg. 8) The well will also greatly increase morale around the village, people will have the privilege of drinking clean and cold water and they will be greatly improved health wise, not having to deal with thorns and heatstroke, and citizens won’t have to substitute their living conditions, in order to get water, which will make families happier, thus having them spend more time with each other. (pg. 1,33) In conclusion Slava’s well will bring everyone closer together physically and emotionally, which will truly connect the village’s residents
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“I will never again have to walk to the pond for water,” Nya thought.
She wandered around a little, sipping at her cool, fresh drink. Then she caught sight of the crew leader. He was standing by himself, leaning against one of the trucks and watching her uncle work the pump.
Dep saw her looking at the man.
“That man, the boss of the workers,” Dep said. “You know he is Dinka?”
Nya looked at Dep in astonishment.
(Pages 113-114)
This passage of the book stood out to me the most out of the whole story because it is where the reader has the realization that the project Salva was working on was the wells for the Dinka and eventually Nya’s people, the Nuer. It is the part of the book where everything comes together; not only the stories of Salva and Nya but the two tribes of Dinka and Nuer through Salva building a well for Nya’s village.
I believe that this passage also teaches a lesson. The author could’ve chosen to leave out the rivalry between the Dinka and the Nuer. But she chose to include it, showing Salva breaking that rivalry by building a well for the Nuer at the end. This gives the lesson that in order for people to survive in difficult times and places, you have to provide help to everyone and anyone, regardless of what group of people they are categorized as.
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ReplyDeleteBo Taylor
"Do you see that group of bushes?" Uncle said, pointing. "You need only to walk as far as those bushes. Can you do that, Salva Mawien Dut Ariik?"
Salva wiped his eyes with the back of his hand. He could see the bushes; they did not look too far away.
(Page 53-54)
This passage stood out to me the most because it showed how useful it is to have a someone there for you. If Salva's uncle wasn't there to encourage him to keep going, Salva would've given up all hope. Salva would've never been able to accomplish everything he did without his uncle pushing him through all his challenges. Salva was able to push through because of his uncle, walking towards the next bushes, walking towards the next tree. He didn't have to focus on the whole journey, but rather small distances.
Even though his uncle was killed a few days later, he gave Salva the strength he needed to make it to the camp in Ethiopa. It gave him the strength to make it through many camps, to be transferred on a flight to America. His uncle convinced him that giving up wouldn't do him any good, and if he made it, he could survive any challenges that were faced upon him. This passage gives us the lesson to persevere, and to never give up no matter what.
A Long Walk To Water
By Linda Sue Park
In the book, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park, there were many big moments that were important. One that stood out to me was in chapter 10 on page 63. This is when Salva’s uncle was killed. This stood out to me because this was when Salva realized that he was really alone. He didn’t know where his family was, because he had been in class when the rebels attacked. His friend had been killed earlier and now his uncle, who was supposed to take care of him was killed in front of him. Salva uncle had been killed by some men who stole things from the group. They tied Salva’s uncle to a tree and shot him with his own gun. I think this moment is important because Salva also realizes that he needs to start fending for himself. This ties into another theme ‘Coming of Age’. Because Salva is now forced to care for himself, he is forced to become more independent since no one is taking care of him anymore. We see this when the author writes “His family was gone. They had been killed by bullets or bombs, starvation or sickness-it did not matter how. What mattered was that Salva was on his own now.” (Park, p. 72) Salva is faced with a new challenge, trying to stay alive. He already had that responsibility before his uncle died, but he had someone who could care for him and protect him. Unfortunately with his uncle dead, Salva has more things to do, such as finding food and water, making sure he’s safe at night. Before, his uncle would share food with him, but now Salva will have to find people to give him food. This proves that he has to become responsible for himself. In conclusion, this passage was important because it’s Salva’s tipping point, even though a child he is forced to become more independent.
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In the book A Long Walk to Water, Salva learns to take one step at a time. “Whenever he found himself losing hope, Salva would take a deep breath and think of his uncle’s words. A step at a time. One problem at a time - just figure out this one problem. Day by day, solving one problem at a time, Salva moved toward his goal.” (Chapter seventeen, page 110). By following his uncle’s small piece of advice, Salva was able to go from a poor, homeless boy to a man who created a company to help South Sudan. This quote shows Salva was able to accomplish many things in his life because he followed this advice. If everyone at Francis Parker slowed down and took this small bit off advice, no one would stress out about tests, homework, grading and other school related tasks. This quote makes you slow down and realize what you really need to focus on, and what you don’t need to focus on as much. This quote should not only be applied to school and work, but it can also be applied to your whole life. If you focus on one day at a time, you will be a lot more successful in life. People who do not follow this quote often get angry and frustrated. This anger and frustration can lead to wars between states, countries or even wars around the globe. Taking everything one step at a time may take longer than having others do your work for you, but it might just be what this world needs to be a better place.
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“Maybe they will leave us alone now that they have robbed us,” Salva thought.
He heard laughing
As Salva watched, one of the men aimed his gun at Uncle.
Three shots rang out. Then the men ran away.
(Page 63)
This passage stood out to me because it really showed the extent of no mercy during this time in this country. The numbers of deaths during this time was extensive with many inhumane ways of killing. Reading this part in the story, it seemed to be another obstacle waiting for Salva to overcome in his life. Another reason this passage stood out to me, was due to how Salva dealt with disappointment and setbacks. For example, when he lost his best friend, uncle, and suspected he had lost his entire family, when he endured all of these challenges he had no choice but to keep going in the right direction, and not allow setbacks to get in the way of his future.
I believe this passage also brings a raw realization to the reader that you should be grateful for the opportunities and privileges that you are able to have in life, that so many of us take for granted and are accustomed too, though the truth is, you never know when someone of something might not be there for you. Regardless never take someone that might not feel so precious for granted, because one day you may wish you could have the opportunity to express to them how much they mean to you,but it could end up being too late.
Long Walk To Water
By Linda Sue Park