Summary
Martha looks back and tells the story of her puppy days in the animal shelter, before Helen's family adopted her. A sweet, reflective clip about where Martha came from -- nice for retelling and for talking about pets and adoption.
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Discussion questions
Martha remembers her days as a shelter puppy.
- Where did Martha live before she was adopted?
- What does Martha remember about being a puppy?
- How did Martha's life change after she was adopted?
- What do you know about adopting a pet?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: shelter, adopt, remember
- Retell Martha's story in order.
- Name one thing a new pet needs from its family.