Prepare students for reading Linda Sue Park's novel, A Long Walk to Water, with these pre-reading discussion prompts. Aimed at seventh- and eighth-grade students, this guide offers background information and discussion points on three major topics covered in the novel: refugees, Sudan's second civil war, and the issue of limited access to clean water. For additional novel-specific activities, check out the full set of worksheets related to A Long Walk to Water, and explore the "View answer key" for sample answers to guide meaningful conversations during discussions.
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