Story of the Sun
Folktale (fiction), 569 words, Level M (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Analyze Setting
Grammar and Mechanics	Identify Homophones
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

Story of the Sun is a folktale-style story about a young boy and his search for answers. He wonders where the Sun comes from each morning and where it goes each night. A wise woman helps him find the answers to his questions. Readers will enjoy the beautiful illustrations that accompany the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing
• Analyze story setting
• Identify homophones
• Recognize and form compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: confused, curious, east, emu, fireball, mountains, rumble, village, villagers, warmth, west, wondered, worried

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level M Answer Sheet