Comprehension

Making meaning from something that is heard (oral comprehension) or from print (reading comprehension) is the understanding and interpretation of what is read.

The Treasure

A farmer had five sons. He worked on his fields alone. He sent his sons to school and gave them everything they needed.
They became strong, young men. But they were lazy and selfish. They fought with one another all the time.

When the farmer grew old, he became worried. He wanted his sons to work and love one another.

One day he called his sons and said, “I am very old; I cannot work any more. There is no money for food. Now, you have to work.” 

His sons were angry. No one wanted to work. They started shouting and fighting.

The old farmer said, ‘Stop fighting! I will tell you a secret. There is gold in the field. Go and find it.’

The boys dug up the field but there was no gold. They were tired and upset.

The farmer said, ‘sow some seeds in the field. Very soon you will have your gold.’ The young men were very sorry.
They sowed the seeds and had a good crop. They sold it in the market for a good price.

As a result, they decided to work hard and not to fight with one another.