The document provides instructions for students to watch a clip about a girl named Zahra watering a tree, then write a recount of what they saw using descriptive language, WOW words, past tense, punctuation, and varied sentence starters. Students are asked to discuss why Zahra was watering the plant, where the setting took place and why, and why water is so important.

1. Zahra
Zahra is a story about a little girl who lovingly waters a tree. You will watch the
clip then write a recount of what you have seen.
For talk homework, discuss
 why you think the girl was watering the plant?
 where do you think the setting of the story is and why?
 why is water so important?
Remember to use:
 Descriptive language
 WOW Words
 Past tense
 Punctuation
 A variety of sentence openers