- Fentie Wabi is a fisherman in Ethiopia.
- A weed called water hyacinth is harming Lake Tana.
- This weed makes it hard to fish and use boats.
- Fishermen tried to remove the weed, but it grew back.
- A new project turned the weed into energy.
- This energy helps cook food and light homes.
Difficult words
- fisherman — A person who catches fish.
- weed — A plant that grows where it is not wanted.
- energy — The power to do work or cause change.
- harm — To damage or hurt something.harming
- project — A planned piece of work.
- cook — To prepare food by applying heat.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think the project helps the fishermen?
- Have you seen any weeds like water hyacinth?
- What do you think about turning weeds into energy?
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