What the story is about
When/how you knew it
Who told you the story
And explain how you felt when you first heard it
Vocab/ Idioms
Well, in my life I have come across plenty of stories — some of them were really fascinating, while others were honestly quite boring. Among all, I would like to talk about a traditional story, which is none other than the famous fable “The Hare and the Tortoise.”
To begin with, if I talk about the purpose of the story, it is basically about a race between a hareand a tortoise. The hare was extremely fast, while the tortoise was naturally slow. The hare became overconfident and decided to take a nap during the race. The tortoise, on the other hand, kept moving slowly without stopping, and in the end, he surprisingly won. The moral of the story is that patience and hard work are more valuable than overconfidence or carelessness.
Moving on to how I came to know this story, I first heard it during my early school days, around the age of six or seven. It was included in our English textbook, and our teacher told it in a dramatic and engaging way. What’s more, if I’m not wrong, my grandmother also repeated the same story as a bedtime tale, which made it even more memorable.
As far as my feelings are concerned, when I first heard the story, I felt both surprised and inspired. On the one hand, I was amazed that a slow creature like a tortoise could beat a fast runner. On the other hand, I understood that working hard matters a lot in life. Even today, whenever I feel down in the dumps, I remember the saying, Slow and steady wins the race.
Overall, I would say that this traditional story is not only easy to understand but also leaves behind a lasting message for life.
Follow-ups
1. What kind of stories do children like?
Well, in my view, children usually enjoy fairy tales, animal stories, and adventure tales. They love stories with magic, funny characters, and talking animals. For example, stories like Cinderella or The Jungle Book are very popular among kids.
2. What are the benefits of listening to stories before bed?
Frankly speaking, bedtime stories help children relax and fall asleep peacefully. They also build imagination and vocabulary in a natural way. For instance, when parents read short stories at night, kids not only enjoy them but also learn new words. In my opinion, it’s like killing two birds with one stone — both learning and enjoyment together.
3. Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
The key reason is that bedtime stories create a sense of comfort and bonding between parents and children. Another reason is that stories are enjoyable and keep children interested before they sleep. For example, many kids look forward to bedtime just to hear their favourite tale.
4. What can children learn from stories?
In my opinion, stories can teach children different skills such as moral values, creativity, and problem-solving. They also learn life lessons like honesty, teamwork, and kindness through characters. For instance, the story of The Hare and the Tortoise teaches patience and hard work.
5. Do all stories for children have happy endings?
Not all, to be honest. Some stories end sadly or with a lesson to make children think more deeply. For example, in old folk tales, sometimes the hero fails, and that shows children that life is not always a bed of roses.
6. Is a good storyline important for a movie?
Definitely, Without a strong storyline, even famous actors or special effects cannot make a movie successful. A good story keeps the audience interested from beginning to end. For instance, films like The Lion King are remembered mainly because of their touching story.