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For grades 4-8
Introduction: A shortage of drinking water is a serious and growing world problem. El Salvador is one of the countries where lack of water is already a serious issue. Here is a story, based on a real incident, about people appreciating water. Next time you take a drink of water, take a shower, or pull on freshly washed clothing, think of the people in this story.
Story:
Catarina and her younger sister walked barefoot down the dusty road. Little Evelyn walked slowly, lagging behind Catarina. Every few steps, Evelyn complained, “I’m thirsty! And I’m hungry!”
“Then the sooner we get to the comedor the better,” Catarina said. She stopped and waited for Evelyn to catch up, then took her sister’s hand. “It’s not much further now, you know.”
The comedor was a small building where food was served to the children of the town. Many of the families were very poor and often did not have enough food. At the comedor, or dining room, the children came to eat a healthy meal each day. The comedor was run by Hermana, or Sister, Amelia.
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