A Long Walk to Water Lesson Plan

An Interview with Salva

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will watch a interview between Salva Dut and Linda Sue Park and will discuss Salva's organization, Water for South Sudan.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1

Structure:

Have students watch the following interview between Linda Sue Park and Salva Dut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Q6pj4l5uA. After they are done watching, have them discuss the following comprehension questions in pairs:

1. What are some of the benefits of the wells built by Water for South Sudan?

2. What are some of the challenges to drilling wells?

3. What...