Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Discussion Guide #1

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 1–8 of Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water. Designed for seventh- and eighth-grade students, this worksheet features comprehension questions, analysis questions, and personal connection questions for each chapter band (1–4 and 5–8). Talking with your reader about their book is a great way to help them review important story elements, evaluate the author’s choices, and make connections to other texts and their own lives. For sample student responses, click "View answers". And for more novel-specific activities, be sure to check out our full set of worksheets related to A Long Walk to Water.