This listening activity takes you on a journey into the heartwarming tale of ”The Bundle of Sticks.” In this story, discover the valuable lesson that a wise farmer imparts to his four quarrelsome sons. As you listen to the narrative, you’ll witness the power of unity and cooperation. ‘The Bundle of Sticks’ serves as a timeless reminder that, just like a single stick may break, but a bundle of sticks remains unbroken, strength lies in unity. After the story, gear up for an exciting quiz to test your understanding of this insightful fable. So, let’s go into the world of the farmer and his sons and explore the enduring wisdom that awaits us.
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(00:00) [Music] The bundle of sticks. a farmer had four sons. the four sons were hard workers but always quarreled among themselves. one day the farmer got really sick. He wanted his sons to share the farm and work together, but knew that his sons will continue to fight. the farmer decided to teach them a lesson. he clawed his four sons he gave each son a
(00:40) stick and asked him to break it. each son even broke the stick. now the farmer gave each son a bundle of sticks and asked him to break it. each tried his best but couldn’t throw a bundle. the farmer said just like these sticks who are united nobody will be able to harm you, but if you quarrel all the time anyone can
(01:10) easily break you. the sons realized their mistake and started working happily together. moral of the story: there is strength in unity [Music]
Uncover your listening skills with this quiz
As you conclude your exploration of ‘The Bundle of Sticks,’ let the essence of unity resonate within you. This simple yet profound tale teaches us the strength that comes from standing together. Now, get ready for an interactive quiz that will challenge your comprehension of this timeless fable. Are you prepared to unlock the secrets hidden within these bundled sticks? Let’s find out together!
