3/19 Why the Sky is Far Away

Which event would be necessary to include in a summary of this story?

• People dressed in beautiful robes for the party.

• The sky warned the king to not waste food

• The people loved to eat meat, corn and honey.

• Farms and factories are used to make food today.

What is the important idea about life that the king learns in the story?

• Do not throw lavish parties.

• It is best to work for yourself.

• Do not be wasteful with food.

• It is good to try new foods.

Which sentence from the story shows the sky’s point of view about the people?

• In the beginning, the sky was close to the Earth, and the people didn't have to work for their food.

• But as time went on, the people forgot to appreciate the sky.

• Suddenly, while the festival was still going on, the sky grew ominously dark.

• "People of the Earth," the sky boomed, "you are wasteful and greedy."

In which part of the story does the sky go far away from the people?

• rising action

• falling action

• climax

• conclusion

After reading Why the Sky is Far Away, what can you infer about Nigerian culture?

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How would you rate this story on a scale from 1 to 10. Explain your answer.

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How does King Oba respond after the sky's first warning?

• He gets angry with the sky.

• He listens and warns his people to change their ways.

• He blames the people.

• He begs the sky to stay.

What lessons can be learned from this story?

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