"The Fisherman’s Big Catch"

On the edge of a peaceful village by the sea, there lived a fisherman named Harun. Every morning, before the sun peeked over the horizon, Harun would grab his fishing rod and set off in his little boat, drifting into the vast ocean in search of the day’s catch.

One morning, as Harun rowed out to sea, the sky was painted in soft pinks and oranges, signaling the start of a new day. The waves gently rocked his boat as he cast his net into the water, patiently waiting for a fish to bite.

Harun loved his job, but he always dreamt of catching the biggest fish in the ocean—one that would make him famous in the village.

As the sun climbed higher, Harun’s patience was beginning to wear thin. The net was still empty, and the sea felt as though it was teasing him. “Maybe today’s not my lucky day,” he sighed.

Just then, he felt a strong tug on the net. His heart raced with excitement. “This is it! This is the big one!” he thought, pulling hard on the rope.

For what seemed like hours, Harun struggled with the catch. The fish was huge, stronger than anything he had ever encountered. His arms ached, and sweat dripped down his brow, but he didn’t give up.

Finally, with one last pull, Harun managed to bring the enormous fish into the boat. It was bigger than anything he had ever seen! Its scales shimmered in the morning sunlight, and its tail splashed the water as it tried to free itself.

Breathing heavily but smiling proudly, Harun looked at his incredible catch. “I’ve done it!” he said to himself, his voice filled with excitement and joy. He had caught the biggest fish in the ocean, just like he had always dreamed.

As he began to row back to the village, Harun thought about how much effort it took to catch the fish. It wasn’t just about strength—it was about patience, determination, and believing that hard work would pay off.

When Harun finally returned to the shore, the villagers gathered around, amazed by the size of the fish. Everyone cheered, and Harun felt proud of his accomplishment. But instead of bragging, he humbly shared his story.

“The ocean is full of surprises,” Harun said with a smile. “Today, I was lucky, but tomorrow might be different. The most important thing is to never give up, no matter how difficult the journey.”

And so, the fisherman’s tale of his big catch spread throughout the village, not just because of the size of the fish, but because of the lesson it carried—sometimes, the greatest rewards come after the hardest work.

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Exercises

1. Comprehension Questions (Reading Understanding)

Read the story again and answer the following questions:

a. What does Harun do every morning?

b. What was Harun’s dream?

c. How did Harun feel when he felt a tug on the net?

d. What did Harun learn after catching the big fish?

e. How did the villagers react when Harun returned to the shore?

2. Creative Drawing Activity

Draw Harun with his big fish! How would you show the size of the fish compared to the boat? Add any details you think are important.

3. Vocabulary Practice

Use these fishing-related words in new sentences: “net,” “boat,” “catch,” “tug,” “scales.”

4. Writing Activity (Your Dream Catch)

Imagine you’re a fisherman like Harun. Write a short story about the biggest catch you ever dreamed of and how you would feel when you finally catch it.

5. Patience and Hard Work

Think of a time when you had to be patient and work hard for something. Write or share your story with a friend or family member.