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As we read the novel A Long Walk to Water, our two main characters, Salva and Nya, are going to go through many changes.  Good readers are always tracking characters throughout a text they read. Using this Padlet, we are going to keep track of what we learn about our characters and the changes and challenges they face.

Choose ONE Salva and ONE Nya Chapters to respond to. If you finish, you may do more. You will have at least 3 Total posts including your exit ticket.

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Based on your character analysis, what are some similarities you see between both Salva and Nya?

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is…

This is a connection the characters have because…

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, “…”.

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, “…”.

The author makes this connection because…

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Look over this list if you need help finding a word for your response. Do your best to avoid the words in bold; rather, look for one of the words below the bold/underlined word, and see which specific vocabulary term best describes the character.

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Look over this list if you need help finding a word for your response. Do your best to avoid the words in bold; rather, look for one of the words below the bold/underlined word, and see which specific vocabulary term best describes the character.

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Look over this list if you need help finding a word for your response. Do your best to avoid the words in bold; rather, look for one of the words below the bold/underlined word, and see which specific vocabulary term best describes the character.

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

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One new thing I learned about Esperanza is that she is hardworking. In the text it states, "She helped Hortesia cook dinner in the late afternoons.in the evenings she helped Josefina with the babies and Isabel with her homework she went to see mama on Saturdays and Sundays." The author included this information about the character because it shows the reader how much Esperanza has changed. In the beginning of the novel, Esperanza did not do any work and could not even give herself a bath or sweep. Throughout the novel, Esperanza has taken on many new responsibilities and is not able to work and help with the meals. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because the reader would not understand how much Esperanza has changed.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is scared panicked

In the text it states, "Salva hardly knew where to begin his answer.It seemed like years sinve he had run away from his school and into the bush."

The author included this information about the character because it shows how panicked salva is to talk to uncle because he coudlnt begin his answer.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because it wouldnt show how scared slava is because he is a little kid and dosnet know where he is going and he is all alone.

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One new thing I learned about the character Nya is that she is hard working and helpful. In the text it states, "Nya would now make her second trip to the pond.To the pond and back to the pond and back-nearly a full day of walking altogether. The author included this information about the character because then they can know what she does in the refugee camps for her and her family. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because then they would not know who gets water for others and for themselves so then they can use it.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is depressed. In the text it states, "If I die now, I will never see my family." The author included this information about the character because it shows how much the war impacted Salva. Salva is depressed because he does not know where is family is, and he doesn't know if they are dead. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because the readers will not know how much the war impacted him.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that He met a boy named Marial and noticed that he is the same age as Salva and almost the same height. He met Marial by accidentally stepping on his hand with his foot. In the text it states "Salva almost lost his footing as the ground underneath him seemed to move." "Marial was the same age as Salva They were almost the same height. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because if they didn't meet Salva wouldn't have known that walking east could lead if into Ethiopia.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is a very scared.

In the text it states, "He felt his beating so hard that its pulse pounded in his throat and ears".

The author included this information about the character because It's Important to know how the main character is feeling.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because he could be feeling an important emotion and the readers wouldn't know.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is
miserable.
In the text it states, "I cant go to another country, Salva thought. If i do, My families will never find me ".
The author included this information about the character because it shows that in order for Salva to stay safe and leave the war Salva has to leave his family and go to East meaning that hes worry if his families will ever find him in east so like hes overthinking about it.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we will think that Salva really dont think or care about his families and just thinking about himself.

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One new thing I learned about Savla is that his uncle cares about him. In the text it states, "but Salva always tried to keep Uncle in sight. And he slept near Uncle at night". The author included this information about the character because Salva was afraid to be alone without his uncle.  If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because salva would have never met his uncle and been alone every day and night.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is glad because had made a friend

In the text it states, "their eyes met. "im salva" "im marial" it was good to make a friend".

The author included this information about the character because it shows that slava made a new friend and he finally had someone his age

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because salva would still be lonely and not have any friends

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One new thing I learned about salva is that he was shocked when heard that his friend died

In the text it states, "uncle stroked salvas head as if he were a baby.''I am sorry"he said again. a cold fist seemed to grip salvas heart.''.

The author included this information about the character because is shows how shocked salva was when when he found out that his friend died

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because salva would still have somebody after his uncle died and he could share food and other stuff.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is a good person because he never leaves anybody behind and his group left him.

In the text it states, "Why did they leave".

The author included this information about the character so they can know that they left Salva and that he was a kid

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldnt know if the group left him .

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that the group left him

In the text it states, "Why did they leave".

The author included this information about the character because they wanted to make sure they knew he was a kid

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because they would thinks hes a adult

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is afraid that he will get caught and killed.

In the text it states, "If it hadn't been for Uncle, Salva might have gone crazy with fear.".

The author included this information about the character because it shows how he needs someone that he knows to be there with him because he's afraid.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldn't know how he was feeling in the moment and it would be kinda weird to see a character with no emotion.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is caring. He worries about going to Ethiopia because his family won't find him.
In the text it states"I can't go to another country. Salva thought. If I do, my family will never find me. The author included this information about the character because it shows that Salva cares about reuniting with his family. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because Salva would not be looking for his family if he didn't care.

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One new thing I learned about Uncle is that he is protective of Salva.

In the text it states, "Salva, I have a gun. I will shoot any lion that comes near.".

The author included this information about the character because then we could be able to see that after Salvas friend died he was scared of the lions and then uncle promised to protect him from the lions

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would think that uncle didn't cared much about salva.

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One new thing I learned about (Salva) is... that he is very thoughtful of himself.

In the text it states, "Salva hesitated for a moment. He was only eleven, but he was a son of an important family. He was Salva Mawien Dut Arik, from the village named for his grandfather.

The author included this information about the character because... to remind everyone that he is still a young kid and he is important.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because.. Then he wouldn't  have thought about himself  that he is young and he has a family and he is important.

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One new things I learned about the character Nya is she is tired. In the text it states" waiting for water . she would have to crouch for the water". The author included this information about Nya because she wanted people to know she was always tired when she had to get water. If we didn't know this information about the character nya, The story would be different because we would not know if nya is happy sad sleepy or angry.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is tired

In the text it states, "Waiting for water. Here, would crouch by the hole, waiting. for five long months, until the rains came and she and her family could return home. ".

The author included this information about the character because we kleanred that nya is tired of going to fetch water even at the camp becaise its muddy and gross and she has to wait there for a very long time.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would think that nya was not a indipentednt girl taht has to fetch water evry single day and that she didnt have to wait for the wtaer to come.

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One new thing I learned about ___ (Salva) is that he was left behind when he was a little kid because he would slow them down

In the text it states, he woke up and saw everyone was gone

The author included this information about the character because... he was sad because they left behind

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because... we wouldn't know that they left him behind

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One new thing I learned about Salva is caring.

In the text it states, "Hey! That was my hand you stepped on!" The boy spoke Dinka but with a different accent, which meant that he was not from around Salva's village. Salva took a step back. "sorry. are you hurt?".

The author included this information about the character because it shows he was caring  when he stepped on Marial hand and Salva asked if Marial was hurt and said sorry to Marial.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because people might think he doesn't care about and he only cares about himself.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is frightened because everyone in the north was fighting and he said he needed to see his family.

In the text it states, "Everyone was crying Men, Woman, Kids, babies screaming__".

The author included this information about the character because he is still a young boy that goes to school and that he is at war and will impact him.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldn't know if the group left him or took him.

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One new thing I learned about (Salva) is that he is very careful he does not look where he is walking and he is searching for his family in the huge crowd.

In the text it states A boy jumped to his feet and stood in front of him and said Hey! That was my hand you stepped on, He made a usual walk around the fireside, scanning every face in the hope of seeing a familiar one.

The author included this information about the character because it shows that Salva cares about his family because he is trying to find them when everyone is sleeping.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would think that he was just looking for his family because he got lost and he is looking for his family.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is Worried because he believes that he can't go to another country because his family won't be able to find him.

In the text it states,"I can't go to another country,If I do, my family will never find me."

The author included this information about the character because he wanted us to understand how Salva is feeling.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because We would think that he is exited and not worried.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that she is hardworking. In the text it states, "Nya knew that going back home would take longer than coming had. But she might reach home by noon, if all went well." The author included this information about the character because this shows that she is hardworking despite the difficulties. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because the readers would not know what Nya does for her family.

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One new thing I learned about esperanze is shes a very good helper and likes to help people

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because it shows how helpful and caring she is

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldnt know she likes to help people

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that Nya and her family have been camping. One thing she liked was that she didn't need to make two long trips to the pond for water. But then her mother hated the camp because they didn't have a house and had to sleep in a makeshift shelter. In the text it states "Nya family had been coming to the lake camp for generations; Nya herself had been there every year since she was born. One thing she liked about the camp was that, even though she had to dig in the day and wait for water she did not have to make two long trips to the pond every day. But this year she realized for the first time that her mother hated this camp. They had no house and had to sleep in a makeshift shelter." If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because it will make Nya look like she is homeless.

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One new thing I learned about the character Salva is that he is afraid. In the text it states," Salva was near the end. He felt his beating so hard that its pulse pounded in his throat and ears. The author included this information about the character because then we can know how people were feeling when they heard that a war was going to happen. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because kids could be feeling a different way than what Salva was feeling when he heard teachers hurrying out the door because of a war that started.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that she is very helpful by collecting water for her family everyday, even if it takes a long time to walk. In the text it states "With the water balanced on her head, Nya knew that going would take longer than coming had. " The author included this information about the character because it shows that she is very helpful just for her family to have water. If we didn't know this information about the character the story would be different because her family wouldn't have survived without water.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is they both dont have a good source of water.

This is a connection the characters have because slava ran away withoth anything to drink and had to starve and nya had to go fetch dirty water for her family to drink and use.

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, “Salva saw all this with one glance. Then he was running too. Running as hard as he could, into the bush. Away from home”.

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, "Nya took the hollowed gourd that was lied to the nandle of the plastic container. she untied it, scooped up the brown muddy water, and Drank."

The author makes this connection because it shows that salva ran away from teh school withouth taking anything with him no water or food and nya had to walk a really long path to get to water barefoot and the heat and the water was muddy and yucky.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is exhausted all the time.

In the text it states, "Nya's job at the lake camp was the same as at home : to fetch water. With her hands, she would dig a hole in the damp clay of lakebed. She kept digging, scooping out handfuls of clay until the hole was as deep as her arm was long.".

The author included this information about the character because she would always be the one having to get water and dig all the time.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because if she her job wasn't to get water they would have not have any water.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is helpful

In the text it states, "Nya went to the pond".

The author included this information about the character because they wanted to tell us shes helpfull

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldnt know

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One new thing I learned about Salva is... that uncle is he cares about  Salva

In the text it states, "he has a gun and he wouls shoot anything".

The author included this information about the character because... this shows how caring is because he is protecting him

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because... we wouldn't know how caring Salva's uncle is

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they both are not giving up. This is a connection the characters have because Nya does not give up on getting water for her family and Salva is still walking despite being tired of walking. A quote in the text about Salva's life is, "Salva had never been so hungry. He stumbled along, somehow moving one foot ahead of the other." A quote in the text about Nya's life is, "She kept digging, scooping out handfuls of clay until the hole was as deep as her arm was long." The author makes this connection because this shows the readers that both character do not give up easily.

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One new thing I learned about (Nya) is... that she is very hard working.

In the text it states, "Nya would now make her second trip to the pound. To the pound and back nearly a full day of walking altogether".

The author included this information about the character because... To show what she is doing everyday.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because...We wouldn't have known how hard working she really is.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is she is a hard worker because she takes trips to get water.

In the text it states, "To the pond and back to the pond and back nearly a full day of walking altogether. This was Nya's daily routine seven months of the year.".

The author included this information about the character because it would show how much effort Nya puts to get water for her family.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because they would not be able to survive for long due to the lack of water.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that she met this boy name Marial and they started to get closer and some day he was gone Salva uncle told her that she was gone but Salva uncle told her that she had a gun so he can shoot the lion.
In the text it states, " Marial was gone vanished into the night. He would never have wandered away from the group on his own. His disappearance could mean only one thing. Lion. Salva, I have a gun I will shoot any lion that comes near.".
The author included this information about the character because it shows how Marial is gone and how a lion was hungry and ate them and how Salva uncle said that if a lion comes near he would shoot it.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would not understand what the story is about and what they are doing.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that shes guilty.
In the text it states, "Nya had been annoyed by all the whinnying. Now she feels guilty".
The author included this information about the character because when Nya and her sister Akeer go walking to get water Akeer well complain about pains she feels and the family now learned that Akeer is sick and Nya feels guilty for not being annoyed every time Akeer complains about her pain.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because It will show that Nya dont really care about her sister Akeer and dont even worry if Akeer is sick.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is Afraid

In the text it states, "Nay's mother nodded that she understood, but Nya could see the worry in her eyes. The water from the hole in the lakebed could be collected only in tiny amounts. if her mother tried to boil such a small amount, the pot would be dry long before they could count to two hundred".

The author included this information about the character because it shows their won't be that much water if they boil the water and they are drinking dirty water.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we won't know that her sister is sick and her sister won't need clean water.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is courageous because her job is to dig a hole until she can get water from underneath the ground.
In the text it states, "Nya's job at the lake camp was the same as at home: to fetch water. With her hands, she would dig a hole in the damp of the lakebed".
The author included this information about the character because it shows how responsible she is and digs for water.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because it would tell us that she wouldn't care for anyone and she would be a cruel person.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they both have hope for something. This is a connection the characters have because Salva hopes to find his family, and Nya hopes to get clean water. A quote in the text about Salva's life is, " I can't go to another country. Salva thought. If I do they will never find me." A quote in the text about Nya's life is, "She should drink only good clean water. If the water is dirty, you should boil it for a count of two hundred seconds before she drinks it Nya's mother nodded that she understood, but Nya could see the worry in her eyes. The water from the holes in the lakebed could be collected in small amounts. If her mother tried to boil such a small amount, the pot would be dry long before they could count to two hundred." The author makes this connection because they want to show that everyone has hopes for something.

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One new thing I learned about (Nya ) is that She is the one that fetches the water in a camp so her family can drink.

In the text it states There was a big lake three days walk from Nya's village. Every year when the rain stops and the pond near the village dries up. Nya family moves to a camp near the big lake.

The author included this information about the character because it shows how tired she is of getting water for his family because it takes so long to get but she still gets the water so her so her family doesn't get thirsty.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because

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One new thing I learned about Nya is she is a hard worker because she always goes to get water

In the text it states,  "To the pond and back to the pond and back nearly a full day of walking altogether. This was Nya's daily routine seven months of the year.".

The author included this information about the character because we wouldnt know if she is helpful

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because then we would probably think she is lazy

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that they have to take Akeer to the doctor because she was drinking dirty water and is not feeling good.

In the text it states, "Nya's father had decided that Akeer needed a doctor So Nya and her mother had taken Akeer to the special place a big white tent full of people who were sick or hurt".

The author included this information about the character because He wanted us to understand what was happening.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because We would not know what was happening in this chapter.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that she is brave

In the text it states, "With the water balanced on her head, Nya knew that going would take longer than coming had. ".

The author included this information about the character because it tells us she will take longer to get home

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would not know she was hurt and we would still think she ok

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they keep going no matter what.

This is a connection the characters have because salva will keep continuing to walk even if he is hurt and nya will keep looking an getting water

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, "He stumbled along, somehow moving one feet ahead of the other."

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, "she kept digging, scooping out handfuls of clay until the hole was as deep as her arm was long”.

The author makes this connection because in this case it shows that they will keep working hard and moving along no matter how hungry or tired they are.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they both don't have clean water to drink.
This is a connection the characters have because they both are having issues at different times.
A quote in the text about Salva's life is, "One day the group began walking in the late afternoon, with hopes of reaching a water hole before settling down for the night. But there was no water anywhere, though they searched for miles.”.
A quote in the text about Nya's life is, “If her mother tried to boil such a small amount, the pot would be dry long before they could count to two hundred”.
The author makes this connection because they both are in a situation where they can't get water.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they both don't have good things.
This is a connection the characters have because Nya needs to go somewhere to get water and Salva needs water but he needs to find  a way to get it.
A quote in the text about Salva's life is, “Salva had never been so hungry. He stumbled along, somehow moving one foot ahead of the other, ”.
A quote in the text about Nya' s life is, “Nya would now make her second trip to the pond.To the pond and back to the pond and back-nearly a full day of walking altogether.”.
The author makes this connection because it shows how they both do not have good source of anything like Salva can not get food and Nya needs to get water.