This story brings up the importance of listening. There is evidence showing that listening comprehension becomes the dominating influence on reading comprehension starting even in the elementary grades. See the report here.
Also, the difference between hearing, which is merely a physical ability, and listening, which is a skill. By being able to listen, we are able to effectively make sense of what another person is saying. It greatly enhances our understanding and our overall abilities in life. See more Here.
In this original story ask the children the following questions;
- Why did the boy lose his ears?
- When we say “he lost his ears”, What do we really mean?
- Why did they grow back as he listened to stories?
- What did the Old Storyteller give the boy that made him so happy?
- Why is listening so important to understanding?
- What could we miss out on if we do not listen to our teacher or parents?
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