54 Kings and Queens: Supplemental Guide 2A | King Midas and the Golden Touch
Purpose for Listening
Tell students that they will hear a story about a rich king who asks for
something but later regrets or feels sorry that he asked for it. Tell them to
listen carefully to find out what he asks for and what lesson he learns in
the end.
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Describe that kings usually possess gold and other treasures
Discuss the difference between valuing relationships with people and
valuing wealth
Describe the characters, setting, and plot of “King Midas and the
Golden Touch”
Demonstrate familiarity with “King Midas and the Golden Touch”