Pourquoi: Why the Sun Lives in the Sky

Discover why the Sun lives in the sky with this myth geared toward fourth and fifth graders! In this story, Water lives in a large house with fish, dolphins, eels, and other relatives. Sun builds a large house for Water and all of her relatives, then rises to the sky so he can shine down on Water, the animals, and the whole neighborhood.

Different cultures have myths to explain the world around them. As learners read this myth, they can discuss what natural phenomenon the myth explains, compare and contrast the characters, and identify the theme. These skills will prepare students for deeper literary analysis.

Read another myth in Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World.