A Long Walk to Water Chapter Summaries - Plot Cards for Linda Sue Park’s Novel

These A Long Walk to Water chapter summary cards are a valuable classroom reference for both teachers and students. Organized by chapter, the set of 18 cards outlines the key events and developments from both Salva’s and Nya’s perspectives in the novel. Whether you’re supporting students who need help with comprehension, guiding essay writing with quick access to text evidence, or reviewing important plot points, these cards provide an accessible way to track the dual narrative of A Long Walk to Water and deepen understanding of the novel. Just print, cut, and connect them together with a binder clip or ring to create a portable reference set for your classroom.

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Included in the A Long Walk to Water Summary Cards:

➡️ 18 Half-Page Summary Cards: These cards each correspond to a chapter from A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. The cards feature concise, bulleted points that summarize the novel's key moments and themes. This allows students or teachers to easily reference moments in the plot, prepare for reading, or check understanding.

How to Use the A Long Walk to Water Summary Cards:

These summary cards can be used in a variety of ways throughout your unit on A Long Walk to Water:

• Teacher and Student Reference: Need to locate a key event or development quickly? These cards make it easy to pinpoint the chapter where Salva’s journey or Nya’s experiences evolve.
• Finding Text Evidence for an Essay: Students writing responses or essays can use the cards to locate significant events or themes and support their analysis with text evidence.
• Support for Struggling Readers: The cards provide a clear overview of both timelines and are especially helpful for students who benefit from extra scaffolding or visual organization.
• Checking Understanding: Use the cards for independent review, small-group discussion, or quick comprehension checks to ensure students grasp the parallel structure and central message of hope and resilience.

Organized by chapter, these cards offer a structured way to follow Salva’s journey from Sudan to America, Nya’s daily struggle for water, and the inspiring intersection of their stories. They’re a practical tool for supporting all learners during your unit for A Long Walk to Water.

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