1. Water is my life: Rachel’s Story

2. Reading “Water is my life: Rachel’s Story”
Beginning with the first line, number every five lines. This will make it easier to reference the story later.
As you read this selection, think about what you learn about Rachel from the text?
Remember you will need evidence.

3. Key Ideas - Details With your partner – share
What is the aim of the text? What is your evidence?
What does the text not tell you?

4. Second Read As you read, underline phrases
that make you feel, and mark with a heart.
As you read, underline phrases that create images and mark with an eye.

5. How does the author use language to generate feelings in the reader
How does the author use language to generate feelings in the reader? What is your evidence.
How does the author use language to create images in the reader’s mind? What is your evidence.
Share with your partner

6. Read the story for a third and final time.
How does the water in this story contrast with water in your life? What is your evidence?
What does the author want us to know about Rachel? What is your evidence?
Share with your partner.

7. Perspective Discuss with your partner
What do you think Rachel’s future will be like?
If the setting was changed to the United States, would it change your perspective? Why or Why Not.