Vocabulary
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Fishing – catching fish for fun or food
Mark and his grandpa loved going fishing together. -
Grandpa – your father’s or mother’s father
Mark spent the day fishing with his grandpa. -
Afternoon – the time after 12 p.m. and before evening
They went fishing one Saturday afternoon. -
Gear – equipment or tools for a special activity
They packed their fishing gear. -
Lake – a large body of water surrounded by land
They went to their favorite spot by the lake. -
Cast – to throw something, like a fishing line, into the water
Grandpa taught Mark how to cast his rod. -
Fishing rod – a long stick used for fishing
He used a fishing rod to catch fish. -
Sat – rested in a seated position
They sat by the water and waited. -
Chirping – short, high sounds made by birds
He listened to the birds chirping. -
Chat – to talk in a friendly way
They chatted while waiting for fish to bite. -
Bite – when a fish grabs the bait on the hook
They waited for the fish to bite. -
Tug – a quick, strong pull
Mark felt a tug on his fishing line. -
Excitement – a strong feeling of joy
Mark felt excitement when he caught a fish. -
Reeled in – pulled in the fishing line
He reeled in the fish with Grandpa’s help. -
Shiny – bright and reflecting light
The fish was shiny and beautiful. -
Rainbow trout – a colorful type of fish
Mark caught a rainbow trout. -
Proud – feeling good about your success
Mark was proud of catching a fish. -
Few – a small number
They caught a few more fish that day. -
Patience – the ability to wait without getting upset
Grandpa taught Mark about patience. -
Environment – the natural world around us
Grandpa taught Mark to take care of the environment.