Water: A Basic Need of Living Things
Rene, John Hilton, Francis, Arnel, and John Mark went to the river to play when they noticed
some plants wilting nearby.
John Hilton said, "Plants need water just like animals and people do!"
Francis added, "Without water, plants dry up, and animals have nothing to drink."
Arnel suggested, "Let's tell our classmates to always take care of water sources."
John Mark said, "We should also stop throwing trash into the river to keep the water clean."
Rene excitedly proposed, "Let's create posters about the importance of water and share them at
school!"
Their teacher praised them for their creativity and teamwork in spreading awareness.
They worked together and made colorful posters about clean water and sanitation.
Soon, their classmates learned that water is a basic need for all living things and promised to
protect it.
From that day on, Rene and his friends became young environmental heroes in their community.
Comprehension Questions
1. Where did Rene and his friends go to play?
2. What did they notice about the plants near the river?
3. Why do plants and animals need water?
4. What did Arnel suggest they should do?
5. Why is it important to keep the water clean?
6. How did the children spread awareness about clean water?
7. What did the teacher say about their project?
8. What was written on their posters?
9. How did their classmates react to their campaign?
10. What did Rene and his friends become at the end of the story?
Answer Key
1. They went to the river.
2. The plants were wilting.
3. Because water helps them grow and survive.
4. He suggested telling their classmates to take care of water sources.
5. So that people, plants, and animals can have safe water to use.
6. They made colorful posters.
7. The teacher praised them for their creativity and teamwork.
8. The importance of water and keeping it clean.
9. They promised to protect water sources.
10. Young environmental heroes.