A Long Walk to Water Lesson Plan

The Second Sudanese Civil War: Who Tells the Story?

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will read and view different explanations of the Sudanese civil war to come to a more objective view on the conflict.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2

Structure:

Salva's story is set during the Second Sudanese Civil War, but the book only offers a brief overview of the conflict. It states that the Muslim North is fighting against the Non-Muslim South (made up of Christianity and other religions), and that this conflict is exacerbated by Dinka/Nuer tensions. Of...