Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World

Discover how Coyote brought light to the world with this myth for fourth and fifth graders! When Hawk runs into Coyote at the top of a mountain, the two decide they need to bring light to the world. Together, the two friends light marsh grass to form the sun and the moon.

As upper elementary students read this passage, they can analyze characters, discuss the theme, and determine what natural phenomenon the myth explains. Myths are also a great way to introduce learners to stories from other cultures, helping to grow a global mindset.

Read another myth with our Pourquoi: Why the Sun Lives in the Sky worksheet.