English Language Arts6-8
A Long Walk to Water Jeopardy Game for 7th Grade
By Becky M.
A jeopardy-style review game with five categories and multiple point-value clues covering Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, including Salva's journey, Nya's daily life, Sudanese setting and culture, survival themes, and plot twists. It is designed for 7th graders to review plot details, characters, and themes in a whole-class or team format.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-45 minute review session after students finish the novel, dividing the class into teams and having them answer in the form of a question.
- Discussion question: How does Nya's daily walk to fetch water reflect the larger challenges facing Sudanese communities, and why does that matter to Salva's story?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a brief chapter summary sheet or allow teams to consult their notes, and pair students who are less confident with a stronger reader.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write their own higher-point clue on a theme like hope or resilience, then justify why it deserves the top value.
- Estimated time: about 35 minutes for one full board, plus a few minutes to tally scores and reflect on the answers.
English Language Arts6-8
A Long Walk to Water Jeopardy Game for 7th Grade
By Becky M.
A jeopardy-style review game with five categories and multiple point-value clues covering Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, including Salva's journey, Nya's daily life, Sudanese setting and culture, survival themes, and plot twists. It is designed for 7th graders to review plot details, characters, and themes in a whole-class or team format.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-45 minute review session after students finish the novel, dividing the class into teams and having them answer in the form of a question.
- Discussion question: How does Nya's daily walk to fetch water reflect the larger challenges facing Sudanese communities, and why does that matter to Salva's story?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a brief chapter summary sheet or allow teams to consult their notes, and pair students who are less confident with a stronger reader.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write their own higher-point clue on a theme like hope or resilience, then justify why it deserves the top value.
- Estimated time: about 35 minutes for one full board, plus a few minutes to tally scores and reflect on the answers.