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The Fisher and the Little Fish

Worksheet · Grades 2–4

Comprehension Questions

  1. What did the Fisher catch after fishing all day?
  2. What did the little fish ask the Fisher to do?
  3. Why did the little fish think it would be better to be released?
  4. What was the Fisher's response to the little fish's plea?
  5. What is the moral of the story?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words on the left with their correct meanings on the right.

WordDefinition
FisherA person who catches fish for food or sport
FishA creature that lives in water
PleaA request made in an emotional manner
ProspectThe possibility or likelihood of something
MoralA lesson or principle derived from a story

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the story and answer the following questions. Use the lines provided for your responses.

  1. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to choose between something you already had and something that seemed better in the future? Describe that situation.
  2. What lesson do you think is most important from this story? Why?
  3. Write a short paragraph about a time when you appreciated what you had instead of wishing for more.

Feel free to share your answers with a friend or family member and discuss the timeless moral of this story!

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