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1. Natsuki

2. Erick

3. Valery

4. Jared

5. Yulitza

6. Lesly

7. Gustavo

8. Kevin

9. Vanessa

10. Brandon

11. Carlos

12. Ean

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1. Aldair

2. Giancarlo

3. Anthony

4. Giovanni

5. Nexer

6. Robel

7. Yasmin

8. Camilo

9. Genesis

10. Emmanuel

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1. Aldair

2. Giancarlo

3. Anthony

4. Giovanni

5. Nexer

6. Robel

7. Yasmin

8. Camilo

9. Genesis

10. Emmanuel

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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.

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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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1. Natsuki

2. Erick

3. Valery

4. Jared

5. Yulitza

6. Lesly

7. Gustavo

8. Kevin

9. Vanessa

10. Brandon

11. Carlos

12. Ean

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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 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 now 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 (Nya) is that she is worried.

In the text it states, "Now she felt guilty, for she could see that her sister no longer had the strength to complain. Nya knew many people who suffered from the same illness ".

The author included this information about the character because this shows how Nya really cares for her sister.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would not know who hard it is living like Nya.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is living through a war and he is very panicked. In the text it states, "rebels from the southern part of Sudan, where he and his family lived, were fighting against the government, which was based in the north." The author included this information about the character because we needed to know what was going on at that time and what was happening to Salva and his family. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldn't have known that he was going through that and he is trying to survive the war.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is she is helpful but she is very poor. In the text it states, "There was always so much life around the pond. Nya took the hollowed gourd that was tied to the handle of the plastic container. She untied it, scooped up the brown muddy water, and drank." The author included this information about the character because we needed to know that since she is poor and wanted to see her living conditions. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldn't have known she was living like that.

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One new thing I learned about  (salva) is he is discouraged about not being near his family

In the text it states, "Where are we going?" Where is my Family?"

The author included this information about the character because they wanted to express how the character was feeling.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would just think he's just a random kid who is upset they can't find their family.

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One new thing I learned about ___ (Nya) Is she hated were she use to live because the trip to the lake was 3 days and every time she would go she would be exhausted or stress out.

In the text it states, "There was a big lake three day walk from Nya village.¨

The author included this information about the character because it wants the reader to understand that back where she use to live she would have to walk for three days to get the water and come back by dragging it back or carrying it everyday but not right now.She now digs until water starts to come out

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because it would be easy for the family and the village

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One new thing I learned about (Salva) is he was glad he met his uncle once again because he might be able to help and find his family

In the text it states, "Salva mouth closed and open again as if he were a fish.he tried to speak but no sound came out of his throat.He tried to move,but his feet seemed stuck to the ground ¨Salva¨ the man said and hurried towards him. when the man was only a few steps away,Salva suddenly found his voice ¨Uncle¨ he cried out ".

The author included this information about the character because so Salva can express his emotions and gave us a better idea on what he felt.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because it be lame and boring because if he didn´t we wouldn´t understand what he felt

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One new thing I learned about salva  is that he is confused because he is going through war and she dose not understand much about it.

In the text it states, "the war had started two years earlier.salva did not understand much about it ".

The author included this information about the character because we need to know what is happening at that time and what is happening to the family and him

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would not know what she is going through.

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Chapter 5 Pages 29-30

One new thing I learned about Salva is that he finds Marial that is simliar to him and made friends.

In the text it states, " 'Me, too' The boy said. He sighed, and Salva heard that sigh all the way to his heart, Their eyes met, 'Im Salva' 'Im Marial' It was good to make a friend".

The author included this information about the character because

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 salva is he is quiet when he meets one of his family

In the text it states, "salva mouth closed and opend again as if he were a fish he tried to speak but no sounds came out of his throat".

The author included this information about the character because we wouldn't know if salva is surprise

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because it would show that salva didn't have any emotion because people would be surprised if they saw there loved ones again

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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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One new thing I learned about (Salva) is that now Salva is terrified of Lions because of what they did to Mariel.

In the text it states, "He clung to Uncle like a baby or a little boy, hanging on to his hand or shirttail when he could, never letting Uncle get farther than an arm's lenght away".

The author included this information about the character because they want you to know that the things that happen to Salva makes him terrified. It shows how being a refugee is and traveling to another country for safety is.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldn't be able to see how hard being a refugee is.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is afraid.

In the text it states, "he did not ask where they were going.for fear that his questions would be unwelcome."

The author included this information about the character because to show how was salva felling about not wanting to be left again.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because if he kept asking them would have left him like he was not afraid but he stayed quiet because in this one he is afraid.

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chapter 3 page 8

One new thing i learned about Salva is that she is unhappy.

In the text it states, He knew the answer because he was a child...who might tire easily and slow them down, and complain about being hungry, and cause trouble somehow. I would not have been any trouble----I would not have complained! ... What will i do now?

The author included this information about the character because to show how life is at southern Sudan with the crisis that is going on in the book.

if we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because then Salva wouldn't have found his uncle.

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One new thing I learned about  (salva ) is that he was excited to see his uncle because she needed somebody to take care of him

In the text it states, "uncle he cried out and ran into the men arms .salva hadn't seen him in at least two years".

The author included this information about the character because it showing that salvas loves her uncle

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One new thing I learned about (Salva) is salva is quiet whenever he meets one of his family members.

In the text it states, "salva mouth closed and opend again as if he were a fish he tried to speak but no sounds came out of his mouth".

The author included this information about the character because he is trying to show the readers that he is hurt and he just wants to see his family again.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would think that salva would be excited and surprised that he found one of his family members.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he made a friend named Marial and that Salva is also afraid of lions

In the text it states, "Marial was gone --vanished into the night. He would never have wandered away from the group of his own. His disappearance could mean only one thing. Lion."

The author included this information about the character because They want the readers to know that Marial was gone and eaten by a lion and that Salva really cared for him and his first friend

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would not know what happened to Marial

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One new thing I learned about nya is she is very hard working

In the text it states, "with the water balanced on her head,and her foot still sore from the thorn.".

The author included this information about the character because to show how hard working nya is.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because if she was not hard working then she would probably not help at all and her mom would have to do all the work but nya is hard working.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is compassionate  because he does not talk or complain because he knows that question is going to be unwelcome and he also does not complain.

In the text it states, he did not want to be any trouble to anyone. he did not even ask where they were going. for fear that his questions would be unwelcome.

The author included this information about the character because the author wants people to know that he is not the bad guy in this story and he wants us to know that he is compassionate.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because that group would have left him and we would probably die with no one giving him rules because that is how is surviving.

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One new thing I learned about salva  is hes determined to find his family because he always thinks about them is is always questioning where they could be or what couldve happened to them

In the text it states thats salva checked everyone hoping to to find a familiar face or someone he reconizes.

The author included this information about the character because we wouldnt know what salva is doing or why is salva doing this without the information for the novel

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would have to question every detail that is going on

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they are both living through tough times.

This is a connection the characters have because they really are both living through tough times.

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, " The walking began again. Salva shook with terror inside and out. He clung to Uncle like a baby or a little boy,".

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 clay got wtter as she dug, until, at last water began to seep into the bottom of the hole. The water that filled the hole was filthy, more mud than liquid"

The author makes this connection because he wants people to know what being in these situations are like. How dangerous they are and how much people have to go through during these times.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they are going through though times

This is a connection the characters have because Salva needs to through a journey of safety and has experienced things a normal child would not . Nya to because she has to go get water and is now worried for her sister because she is sick

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, “The walking began again. Salva shook with terror inside and out“.

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 clay got wtter as she dug, until, at last water began to seep into the bottom of the hole. The water that filled the hole was filthy, more mud than liquid”.

The author makes this connection because it wants us to learn what is like to go through those tough times and how dangeours it is.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that he is helpful

In the text it states, "Nya job at the lake camp was the same as at home to fetch water".

The author included this information about the character because we wouldn't know if Nya did anything for his family like his family would do everything for him

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would see Nya do nothing at the camp and getting in troubled for not doing anything

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One new thing I learned about (Nya) is that she and her family go every year to the lake camp .

In the text it states, "Nya's family had been coming to the lake camp for generations; Nya herself has been there ever since she was born ".

The author included this information about the character because it show how much she the the camp and how she loves to go to the camp with her family.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that she is brave because she was trying to lift up the thorn even though it hurt

In the text it states, "she looked down at the bottom of her foot.there it was,a big thorn that had broken off right in the middle of her heel".

The author included this information about the character because we need to know how brave she is

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would not knoe if she is brave or scared of things.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is He did not know what or where his family was and he was serious to find his family too, and he was hungry during the trip. In the text it states, "The same words over and over: Where is my family? Where is my family?" and "Salva has never been so hungry".- Page 12-13. The author included this information about the character because The author knew if he did not put it in, people would have been asking, where is his family?. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because he would think that his family would have been dead.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he was fearful because of the soldier that was holding her at gun point.

In the text it states "A soldier approached Salva and raised his gun. Salva froze. All he could see was the gun's huge barrel, black and gleaming, as it moved toward his face.

The author included this information about the character because they wanted to tell us what was happening when Salva at gun point.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we wouldn't know what happened to Salva.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is ecstatic because he finally found someone he can hang out with and call a friend.

In the text it states, "Their eyes met.I'm Salva'' I'm Marial. It was good to make a friend".

The author included this information about the character because Salva was very depressed because he was not with his family so when he met Marial he was happy that he made a new friend.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we could have never know if Salva was ever happy and how he feels in the group.

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One new thing I learned about (Salva) is that he is eleven and was the son of an important family.and the village where he was from was named after his grandfather.

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

The author included this information about the character because He/she wanted us to probably remember these important facts about him because we might need it for something.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because We would be clueless about the main character we would only know his name and nothing else about him.

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chapter 2 page 8

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

In the text it states, There it was, a big thorn that had broken off right in the middle of her heel. Nya pushed at the skin around the thorn. then she picked up another thorn and used it to poke and prod at the first one. she pressed her lips together against the pain.

The author included this information about the character because this shows how nya is brave.

If we didn't knew this information about the character, the story would be different because it wouldn't show how nya is brave.

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One new thing I learned about  (Nya) is that she is hard working and supports her family

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 clap of the lakebed".

The author included this information about the character because the author wanted to show the readers that Nya is kind and she works hard for her family. It really shows how the character is.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because the readers would not have idea of how nya is.

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One new thing I learned about Salva is that he is social. In the text it states, "Their eyes met. "I'm Salva." "I'm Marial." It was good to make a friend". The author included this information about the character because they didn't want Salva to be alone in the journey. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because he would have still be lonely and miserable the entire trip.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is careful not to step on the spikes.

In the text it states " She always tried not to step on the spiky plants that grew along the path, but their thorns littered the ground everywhere.

The author included this information about the character because they wanted to tell us that she was being careful about where she stepped.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because they would tell us if she didn't step on the plant or not.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is Is feeling unhappy and pain because she got picked by thorns. In the text it states, "There it was, a big thorn that had broken off right in the middle of her heel". The author included this information about the character because He/she want us to know where is Nya and what is she doing. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would have not know where is Nya or that is Nya doing.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that she was really worried about what the doctors were going to say about Akeer

In the text it states, " The nurse, a white woman, was talking to Nya's mother '' Her sickness came from the water,'' the nurse explained '' She should drink only good clean water. If the water is dirty you should boil it for a count of two hundred because she drinks it."

The author included this information about the character because we need to know what Akeer has so she has a reason to og to the doctors

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would not know what Akeer has and she would have went for now reason

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Ch. 7 Pg. 40-41

One new thing I learned about Salva is terrified because his friend was eaten by a lion

In the text it states, "The walking began again. Salva shook with terror inside and out. He clung to Uncle like a baby or a little boy. Hanging on to his hand or shirttail when he could,never letting Uncle get farther than an arm ´ s length way ".

The author included this information about the character because Salva is terrified that a lion came and ate his friend so he won´t let his Uncle go father cause he don´t want to loss anyone else.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because Salva will still have his friend with him and he won´t be terrified to let his Uncle go a little far away then the arm´s length

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One new thing I learned about Nya is calmer than salva and isnt in lots of danger except for the rebels but her tribe is staying away from them correctly

In the text it states that theres not many situation in nyas part

The author included this information about the character because they wanted like a good situstion side a

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would think that nya is in the same trouble as salva

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one new thing we know about salva is salva lost his friend mariel and his uncle who was in the army has to wake up salva to tell him the bad news that mariel has gone wandering off and is nowhere to be seen and salva thinks that a lion got to him.

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One new thing I learned about (Nya) is she has to endure the pain.

In the text it states, "she looked at the bottom of her foot. There it was, a big thorn that had broken off in the middle of her heel" and " She pressed both of her lips together against the pain".

The author included this information about the character because they wanted to show how people have to do just to have water.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would think she deserved it because she didn't wear shoes.

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One new thing I learned about (Nya) is that she carries a container barefoot and she tried not to step on the spiky plants along the path.But there were thorns everywhere.

In the text it states, "Nya put the container down and sat on the ground. She always tried not to step on the spiky plants that grew along the path,but their thorns everywhere. ".

The author included this information about the character because He/she wanted to let us know what the character is doing.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because if the author just said she sat down and saw thorns everywhere that is boring so he/she explains exactly what their doing.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they are both doing things that a regular kid won't  do to survive they are each in a tribe

This is a connection the characters have because that is how the author wanted the story to be like

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, i have never felt like if i have needed this much water before but i would not ask because i knew that my question was unwelcome

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, everytime we got to the pond akeer would start drinking water immediately and i would not be able to stop her

The author makes this connection because they want us to have a very clear point of view thru both of the characters

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that there both living in a bad time period

This is a connection the characters have because the group of people had left Salva all alone with nothing in a barn and Nya has to drink dirty water which could get you sick then clean water.

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, He knew the answer because he was a child...who might tire easily and slow them down, and complain about being hungry, and cause trouble somehow. I would not have been any trouble----I would not have complained! ... What will i do now?

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, Nya took the hollowed gourd that was tied to the handle of the plastic container. She untied it, scooped up the brown muddy water, and drank."

The author makes this connection because to shows how bad of a time their living in.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they are going through tough times

This is a connection the characters have because nya has to dig for water but the water makes you sick and for salva he is having a tough time to because he and the people he is with dont have alot to eat.

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, "salva had never been so hungry,he stumbled along.somehow moving one foot ahead then the others.”

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, ““Nya took the hallowed gourd that was tied to the handle of the plastic container. She untied it, scooped up the brown muddy water, and drank.”.

The author makes this connection because to show what they are both going through.

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this tells us that the dinka and neur dont fight while its dry season and instead try and survive and there is barely any water at all so nya has to wait for several hours for the water and water isnt even water its more mud than it is water as nya describes it to look like.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they are living in a tough time. This is a connection the characters have because they are living through a war and have bad living conditions. A quote in the text about Salva's life is, “rebels from the southern part of Sudan, where he and his family lived, were fighting against the government, which was based in the north". A quote in the text about Nya's life is, “Her tribe, the Nuer often fought with the rival Dinka tribe over the land surrounding the lake." The author makes this connection because the author wants to show us how similar their problems are and what they do to survive.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they both are inside a war.

This is a connection the characters have because its like they are experiencing the same thing in just different time lines and different things

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, “His Father always told him to act like a man”.

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, ”. she needs to learn”.

The author makes this connection because Salva has to learn to become a Man And in Nya´s life she has to learn how to become a women.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is they both are refugees and are hard working

This is a connection the characters have because they both are facing problems that make them leave there home

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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A similarity between Salva and Nya is there tribe is fighting over a river for them to own and they would have to walk walk and walk

This is a connection the characters have because both tribe is fighting and there both constantly walking

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, ¨ The walking began again. Salva shook with terror inside and out. He clung to Uncle like a baby or a little boy”.

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 clay got wtter as she dug, until, at last water began to seep into the bottom of the hole. The water that filled the hole was filthy, more mud than liquid”.

The author makes this connection because they want the reader to understand their lives and what there suffering from and they emotions and feeling they specify is similar as well.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is they both thought someone or people they loved were dead. Nya thought her baby sister, Akeer, was going to die, but she had lived. Salva thought his parents and siblings all died, but his mother, father, sisters, and brother were still living.

This is a connection the characters have because Salva Dut whose story is based in 1985, a part of the Dinka tribe and a Sudanese Lost Boy, and the fictional story of Nya whose story is based in 2008, a young village girl that was a part of the Nuer tribe.

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, “I mustn't act like a bay—I must try to be strong.”

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, “The water from the holes 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.”To the pond and back—to the pond and back—nearly a full day of walking altogether.
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The author makes this connection because they are like similar and maybe the author wants to try and do something with them together like a connection or they might meet up and see each other

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they both have to live in war and they are worried because they do not know what will happen next.

This is a connection the characters have because Nya has to live in the Nuer tribe and Salva has to live in the Dinka tribe.

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, " The walking began again. Salva shook with terror inside and out. He clung to Uncle like a baby or a little boy,".

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 clay got wtter as she dug, until, at last water began to seep into the bottom of the hole. The water that filled the hole was filthy, more mud than liquid"

The author makes this connection because they want to make the story more in interesting and wants us to know more of the story.

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that she is a hard worker. 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 clap of the lakebed. She kept digging, scooping out handfuls of the clay until the hole was as deep as her arm was long. The clay got wetter as she dug, until, at last, water began to seep into the bottom of the hole." The author included this information about the character because the author wanted to show the readers how hard she worked. If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because if she didn't get the water her whole family would be dehydrated.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they are both going throw a war and both had there houses distroyed

This is a connection the characters have because of the bombings

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, "uncle he cried out and ran into the men arms .salva hadn't seen him in at least two years ”.

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, "Nya's family had been coming to the lake camp for generations; Nya herself has been there ever since she was born”.

The author makes this connection because they are probably going to meet each other one day and to show that are both live the same thing

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is they are both young kids.

This is a connection the characters have because Nya is apart of The Nuer tribe while Salva is apart of the The Dinka tribe the connection is that the Dinka and Nuer are in the middle of war/fight for water.

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, “No one, it seemed, was sure where Nuer land ended and Dinka land began, so each tribe tried to lay claim to the areas richest in water. Over the years, there had been many battles, large and small, between Dinka and Nuer; many people on both sides had been killed."

A quote in the text about Nya's life is, "They had been lucky all these years. No one from Nya's family had been hurt or killed by Dinka. But she knew other families in the village who had lost loved ones in this way.”.

The author makes this connection because the Nya was apart of the Nuer and Salva was apart of the Dinka.

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One new thing I learned about Nya  is she is feeling guilty because her sister Akeer is sick with cramps and stomachache because of drinking the dirty water.

In the text it states, "Nya had been annoyed by all the whining. Now she felt guilty,for she could see that she no longer had enough strength to complain.".

The author included this information about the character because we would not know how she would feel about her sister getting sick.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because if you should have not said she feels guilty than what is she feeling happy sad or others so this is why this information we should know about.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is they both have to go through almost the same thing where both are in danger with nothing.

This is a connection the characters have because they both have the same thing as people dying on them, they have almost no food and water, and they both have to go out to get the thing that they need to survive.

A quote in the text about Salva's life is, "Wherever you have something horrible happen make sure to fix that right up”.

A quote in the text about Nya's life is,"Always make sure to look down just for case if you step on a spike.”.

The author makes this connection because they want the both storys to be kinda the same

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is they are both living thru a war. This is a connection the characters have because they are both living thru a war. A quote in the text about Salva's life is, "Salva hadn't seen him in at least two years, because uncle had been in the army ”. A quote in the text about Nya's life is, “Her mother was afraid. Afraid the men in the family would run into Dinka tribesmen somewhere, that they would fight and get injured-or worse”. The author makes this connection because the author wanted to tell a story about refuges and how they survived in dangerous conditions.

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Ch. 7 Pg. 39-40

One new thing I learned about Nya is that she is worried because her sister has stomach pain

In the text it states,"Her silence frightened Nya.Only two days earlier,Akeer had complained noisily and at length about the pain in her stomach. Nya had been annoyed by all the whining. Now she felt gulity, for she could see that her sister no longer had enough strength to complain".

The author included this information about the character because Akeer is sick and it worried Nya because she is quiet and all her sister had so much pain that she complained a lot but than her sister stopped complaining because she has no more strength.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because  Nya might not be worry because her sister is fine.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they

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One new thing I learned about Nya is that she is worried.

In the text it states, "Now she felt guilty for she could see that her sister no longer had the strength to complain Nya knew many people who suffered from the same illness.

The author included this information about the character because this shows how Nya really cares for her sister.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the story would be different because we would not know who hard it is living like Nya.

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A similarity between Salva and Nya is that they are both living through tough times.

This is a connection the characters have because they really are both living through tough times.

A quote in the text about Salvas life is, " The walking began again. Salva shook with terror inside and out. He clung to Uncle like a baby or a little boy,".

A quote in the text about Nyas life is, “ She kept digging, scooping out handfuls of clay until the hole was as deep as her arm was long. The clay got wetter as she dug, until, at last water began to seep into the bottom of the hole. The water that filled the hole was filthy, more mud than liquid"

The author makes this connection because he wants people to know what being in these situations are like. How dangerous they are and how much people have to go through during these times