Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

What is a folktale?

• A fictional story, told by people, to explain about nature.

• A story that gives us real information.

• A nonfiction story about your neighbor.

• A story about a magical kingdom ruled by a king.

What does this story explain about nature?

• This story explains why the Water is rough.

• This story explains why birds fly and fish swim.

• This story explains why the Sun and the Moon live in the sky.

• This story explains why you must be nice to your neighbor.

How is this story different from what you know about the sun and the moon?

• Sun and Moon still live in their same house together.

• The sun and the moon didn't really move to the sky to escape.

• Sun and the Moon don't like water.

• The moon is really made of cheese.

This play is based on an ______________ folktale.

• American

• Asian

• African

• boring

According to the text, long ago, Sun and Moon lived together on ______.

• a bridge

• a tall hill

• Earth

• Johnson Street in Mecca

Why doesn't Water ever visit Sun and Moon at their house?

• Sun's house can't hold water and his family.

• Moon told Sun to never invite Water.

• Water doesn't like Moon very much.

• Water will only go to Sun's house if Moon is not there.

What changes do Sun and Moon make to their house?

• They repaint it.

• They enlarge it.

• They clean it.

• They buy a different house.

Why do Sun and Moon fly to the sky?

• They fly away for safety.

• They fly away for practice.

• They fly away for fun.

• They fly away because water is mean.

What are you supposed to learn from this folktale?

• We learn that the sun and moon are married in real life.

• We learn why you should not fill up your house with water.

• We learn why small houses are not as good a bigger houses.

• We learn a reason why the sun and the moon are in the sky.

What is the purpose of this folktale?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

• to inform and entertain