📚 Part 1: Main Idea and Theme

1. What is the main idea of Chapters 1-10 in Walk Two Moons?

Sal learns how to make new friends at school

Salamanca Tree Hiddle's journey uncovering her mother's story and dealing with change

A family takes a vacation across the country

A girl solves mysteries in her neighborhood

2. Which of the following best describes the main theme of Chapters 1-10?

The importance of getting good grades

Coping with loss and understanding others' perspectives

Making friends in a new place

Learning to drive a car

3. The famous quote "Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins" teaches us about:

The importance of comfortable shoes

Native American traditions

Empathy and understanding others

Taking long walks

4. What is the difference between main idea and theme?

Main idea is _________________________, while theme is _________________________.

✏️ Part 2: Textual Evidence and Analysis

5. Find one quote from Chapters 1-10 that supports the theme of coping with loss and understanding others. Write the quote below:

6. Explain how your chosen quote supports the theme. What does it show us about Sal's emotional growth or understanding?

7. How do Sal's memories about her mother help develop the main idea of the story?

8. Based on what you've read so far, what lesson do you think the author wants readers to learn? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

9. How might the story be different if it were told from someone else's perspective instead of Sal's? Explain your thinking.