STORY WRITING

Note: Question में कहानी की Outlines, Present tense में दी गयी हैं लेकिन आपको Story लिखते समय Past Tense ही प्रयोग करना है ।

Q. 1. Outlines: One summer -- very hot--we'er dries up-- a crow very thirsty--in search of water--a jug with water--crow tries to drink - level too low----puts pebbles----level rises little by little ----- drinks-------- conclusion. Moral.

THE THIRSTY CROW

Once it was very hot during summer. Rains had not started. Water was not to be seen anywhere. Ponds and brooks had all dried up. Water dried up even in the wells. A crow felt very thirsty. It flew here and there in search of water, but all in vain. At last it saw a jug of water in a garden. It flew down to the jug. It tried to drink water. Alas ! the level was too low. Its beak could not reach the water. The crow looked here and there. It saw a heap of small pebbles nearby. It flew and picked up a pebble in its beak. It put the pebble in the jug. In this way it went on dropping pebbles into the jug until the level of water rose to the brim of the jug. The crow drank the water to its fill and flew away happily.
Moral: 1. Hard work brings success.
2. Where there is a will, there is a way.

2. Outlines : A hot day—hungry fox----sees bunches of grapes hanging from a vine----very high--jumps a few times----gets tired----gives up attempt----goes away----sour grapes. Moral.

THE FOX AND THE GRAPES

It was summer. The sun was shining very brightly. It was about noon and the sun was very hot. A fox was running here and there in search of food. She had searched for food the whole morning, but in vain. She was very hungry. At last she reached a vine yard. Big bunches of ripe, juicy grapes were hanging over the wall. Her mouth began to water. She wanted to eat them at once. But to her misfortune they were hanging very high.
She decided to jump high to reach the grapes. She jumped again and again and tried to pluck the grapes. But all her efforts ended in a smoke. She could not even touch them. She could not get a single grape. They were too high for her. At last she got tired. She was sure that she could not get at the grapes. So she gave up the attempt and went away, saying, "The grapes are sour. I should not eat them. If I eat them, I shall fall ill. Thank God, they are very high."
Moral : Grapes are sour.

Q. 3. Outlines: A lion-----sleeping in a forest-----mouse runs across his body----lion wakes up----catches the mouse----lion angry--- mouse prays for life----promises to help----lion spares him----lion is caught in a net----the mouse nibbles at the net----lion set free. Moral.

THE LION AND THE MOUSE

Once, a lion was fast asleep under a tree in a thick forest. A mouse lived in a hole nearby. It was a naughty but gentle mouse. It came out of its hole and began to move softly round the sleeping lion. Suddenly it went on the body of the lion. It started running on his back and head.
The lion woke up with a start. He was very angry. He caught the mouse in his paw. He threatened to kill it. He said, "You idiot! You'll pay for it with your life." The mouse trembled with fear. It begged for mercy. It humbly said, "Sir, for God's sake, please save my life. I will not repeat the mistake. I will pay back your kindness some day." The lion laughed at his words. He let the mouse go, saying, "You are too little to be of any use to me."
After some days, a hunter came to the forest. He found the lion asleep. He cast a strong net. The lion was caught in the hunter's net. He tried his best to get out of the net, but in vain. He began to roar.
The little mouse heard the lion roar. It came running out of is hole. It went near the lion. It felt very sad to see the lion struggling in vain to free itself from the meshes. The mouse said, “Don't worry, king of the forest. One day you showed kindness to me. Today this little mouse will save your life." The mouse got busy. It began to nibble at the ropes with its strong and sharp teeth. Soon it cut the strings. The lion was set free. He patted humble mouse in gratefulness and went away to the dark forest.
Moral : 1. Kindness never goes rewarded.
2. Do good, find good.

Q 4. Outlines: A wolf drinking water----sees lamb drinking water down the stream----wolf hungry----his mouth waters----wants to eat the lamb---accuses him of making the water muddy---of abusing---kills the lamb---eats it up. Moral.

THE WOLF AND THE LAMB

Once there lived a wolf in a forest. He was very clever and bad-tempered. One day he felt very thirsty. He went to a stream to drink water. There he saw a lamb drinking water at some distance down the stream. The wolf was hungry. His mouth began to water. He wanted to eat the lamb. So, he thought of an excuse for killing the lamb. He went near the young lamb and said, “Dirty lamb, why are you making the water dirty? Don't you know that I have to this water ?" The lamb humbly replied, “Sir, the water is flowing from your side to mine. How can I make it dirty ?" The wolf was red with rage. He spoke angrily, “You naughty lamb, why did you abuse me last year ?" The lamb replied, "Sir, I was not even born last year. I am only eight months old. How could I insult your Majesty.” The wolf was upset. He said, “Then it must have been your father or mother. I must punish you." The lamb was silent. The wolf jumped at the lamb saying, “You rascal ! You do not know how to behave." He tore the innocent lamb to pieces and ate it up in no time.

Q. 5. Outlines: A hare and a tortoise----friends----hare proud of his swiftness----mocks the tortoise----both agree to run a race----hare runs fast----takes a nap----sleeps too long----tortoise moves on slowly---reaches the goal----hare runs hard----in vain--tortoise wins. Moral.

THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE

Once a hare and tortoise were fast friends. The hare was very proud of his swiftness. Whenever they met, the hare made fun of the slow speed and small feet of the tortoise. The tortoise was very gentle and patient. He bore all the insults gently. A day came when the tortoise could not bear the insults any longer. He challenged the hare to run а гасе.
The here laughed at the idea. He was confident to defeat the slow-moving tortoise. He accepted the challenge at once, saying “All right ! I accept your challenge. We shall start from this pool tomorrow at day break. Whosoever first reaches the bridge on the stream two kilometres away, shall be the winner.” “Agreed", said the tortoise and jumped into the pool of water.
The race started at sun rise the next day. The hare ran fast. He was soon out of sight. He looked back. There was no sign of poor tortoise. The proud hare laughed with contempt at the slow speed of the tortoise. He saw a shady tree. He was tempted and thought of having a nap for a short time. Soon he fell fast asleep.
In the mean time, the tortoise moved on slowly and steadily. He was happy to see the foolish hare fast asleep. He passed by the hare quietly. He moved on quietly and steadily and reached the goal. The hare woke up after a long sleep. He ran as fast as he could. But a surprise and shock awaited for him at the bridge. When he reached the destination (goal) he saw the tortoise sitting there. The slowly and steadily moving hare had won the race. The proud and unsteady hare was badly defeated.
Moral : 1. Slow and steady wins the race.
2. Pride hath a fall.

Q 6. Outlines : Lion--king of forest----kills many animals-those escaped living in terror----hare's turn----tells lion about another lion in forest---lion wants to see and kill him-----hare takes the lion to a deep well---lion sees his reflection -- jumps in thinking it is the other lion.

THE HARE AND THE LION

Once a lion, the king of the forest, posed a great threat to all her beasts and animals. He killed many animals whenever he was hungry. The animals were much terrified. It had became impossible for them to leave their dens.
One day they held a meeting and went to the lion. They said to him, “O brave king ! We are your subjects. Have pity on us. Please don't kill us. We shall send you one animal every day." The lion agreed.
Daily one animal was sent to the lion. The animals were no longer afraid to wander about, but their number was steadily decreasing. One day it was a hare's turn. He was very clever. He thought of a plan to save himself and the other animals.
He reached the lion very late. The lion was furious. He asked him the reason for his late arrival. The hare said to him, “Your Majesty, another lion has come in the forest. He wants to impose his authority on us. He does not listen when we tell him that we are loyal subjects of your Majesty. He held me on the way." The lion became all the more furious with rage. "Show me that lion. I will kill him," he roared. The clever hare led the lion to a deep well and said, "Sir, he lives inside." The lion looked into the well and saw his own image in the water. He took his image for another lion-his enemy. He at once jumped into the well to kill that lion. The well was very deep, so the lion was killed and the other animals were saved.
Moral : Brain is mightier than brawn.

Q. 7. Outlines : Cap-seller ---- hot day-fired and thirsty----looking for shade----ten red caps in a bundle----falls asleep----wakes up----caps gone---looks up in wonder- ten monkeys on the tree---- each wears a cap---tries several methods to recover caps----no use----snatches the cap off his head----throws it down in anger----monkeys do i.e same-----recovers all his caps.

THE CAP-SELLER AND THE MONKEYS

It was the month of June. A cap-seller was returning from a air after selling fifty red caps. He was very happy because he had made a big profit. It was noon. The sun was very hot. The cap-seller was tired and thirsty. He was looking for a shady tree. He wanted to take rest.
Near a village he found a big tree. He took water from the village well. Then he took his lunch and lay down to rest for a while. He had ten red caps in a bundle. He had also put on a red cap. Soon he fell asleep.
When he woke up, all the caps had gone. He looked up in despair and wonder. He saw ten monkeys on the tree. Each monkey was wearing a red cap on his head. He threw stones at the monkeys but they picked unripe fruit and threw at him. He tried his best to recover the caps from the monkeys, but all in vain. He then sat down in despair with his head between his hands. The monkeys also did so.
Soon, an idea flashed across his mind. He snatched the red cap off his head and threw it away angrily. The monkeys did the same. The cap-seller collected the caps hurriedly. He put them in his bag and went away happily.

Q 8. Outlines: Two friends -- go to a forest -promise to help each other-----see a bear coming towards them-----one climbs up a tree--------the other lies down motionless--------the bear smells him-----goes away----the first friend comes down-----asks what the bear said-------reply : 'Beware a false friend'.

TWO FRIENDS AND A BEAR

Once there were two merchants. They were fast friend. Once they set out on a long business trip. They passed through forest. It was very dense and dark. They promised to help each other.
One of them saw a bear coming towards them. He ran and climbed up a tree to save his life. He did not care for his friend who could not climb a tree.
The other merchant was in a fix. He did not know what do. The bear was coming closer. He at once lay down motionless on the ground and held his breath. He pretended to be dead. The bear smelled him. It took him to be dead and then went away.
The first merchant then got down. He said to his friend "What did the bear say in your ear?" The other merchant was angry with his selfish friend. He smiled and said. "The bear advised me to beware of false friends." The first merchant felt ashamed.
Moral : 1. A friend in need is a friend in deed.
2. Never trust a selfish friend.

Q.9. Outlines: A merchant has an ass-----does not treat him well ----overloads him------carries salt-----ass falls into a stream----the salt melts------burden becomes lighter------makes it a habit------master sees through the trick-----loads cotton-------ass falls-----load becomes heavier. Moral.

THE ASS AND HIS LOAD OF SALT

Once there was a shop-keeper in a village. He had an ass. He took much work from it but did not feed it well. He always tried to overload it. One day the ass was carrying salt. As usual it was over-loaded. The ass could hardly carry it. When the ass was crossing the stream it stumbled and fell down. It got up with difficulty. When the ass came out of water, it found that the load had become quite light. A good quantity of salt had dissolved in water.
The next day the shopkeeper again brought salt. This time the ass fell down knowingly, and much of the salt was dissolved in water. The shop-keeper got angry at this. He saw through the trick of the ass. He decided to teach the ass a lesson.
The next day, he loaded the ass with cotton. While crossing -stream, the ass fell down as usual. The cotton became wet and heavy. The ass got up and came out with great difficulty. He could not walk. The master beat it with his stick to make it run faster. The ass learnt a lesson and never repeated the mischief.
Moral : Do not shirk work.

Q 10. Outlines: An old farmer--------four sons--------quarrelling with another------farmer near death------calls his sons ------ gives each a stick-----each breaks--------ties four in a bundle--------none is able to break--------advantages unity etc.-Moral.

UNION IS STRENGTH

Once there lived an old farmer. He had four sons. They always quarrelled with one another. The old man had advised them to live in peace, but his advice was of no use. He was worried and happy. This told upon his health. He fell ill.
He wanted to teach them the value of unity. He knew that if they remained divided and quarrelled among themselves, they could never progress or prosper. He hit upon a plan.
When the time of his death came near, he called his sons to his bed side. He gave them one stick each and said, “Break it." Each one of them broke it easily. The farmer then got four sticks tied in a bundle and said, “Break the bundle." Each of them tried to break the bundle but failed. None could break the bundle.
Then the farmer said to his sons, "Look my sons! When the sticks were divided, you broke them easily but when the sticks were tied together in a bundle, you could not break them. So remember: United you stand, divided you fall'. Soon after this he breathed his last. The sons realised the true importance of his parting advice and they gave up quarrelling.
Moral : Union is Strength