Week 14: Why Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

 Hello, we are going to get into the second story of this quarter, and it is an origin myth.

An origin myth is a story that tries to tell everything came from like the universe, the sun, the sky, the stars, us, animals, nature, etc.

This origin myth originally comes from the African nation of Nigeria.

Week 14 Vocabulary Definitions

1 thousand (n.): the number 1,000 

 2 bounce (v.): to spring back after hitting a surface 

 3 fountain (n.): a structure that sprays water into the air 

 4 enjoy (v.): to take pleasure in something 

 5 appoint (v.): to choose someone for a job or role 

 6 power (n./v.): strength, energy, or control; to supply energy 

 7 avoid (v.): to stay away from; to prevent 

 8 annoy (v.): to irritate or bother 

 9 shower (n.): a brief rain; a place to wash 

 10 proud (adj.): feeling pleased about an achievement 

 11 broadly (adv.): in a wide or general way 

 12 scales (n.): thin, flat plates on fish or reptiles 

 13 foundation (n.): the base or support of a structure 

 14 massive (adj.): very large and heavy 

 15 sturdy (adj.): strong and solid 

 16 gigantic (adj.): extremely large 

 17 ceiling (n.): the upper inside surface of a room 

 18 dim (v.): to become less bright 

 19 skitter (v.): to move quickly and lightly 

 20 spun (v.): past tense of spin; to turn rapidly 

 21 merrier (adj. comp): comparative of merry; happier; more cheerful 

 22 numerous (adj.): many; a large number 

 23 comfortable (adj.): feeling relaxed and at ease 

 24 silvery (adj.): shiny like silver; pale gray

Story Summary: Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSAknmmJv1M

Long ago, the Sun and Water lived on the land together.

Sun was a bright ball of light and Water was made of flowing streams.

Sun and Water were good friends who enjoyed having long, friendly talks.

They worked together to help plants grow.

They helped each other, too.

Sun kept Water warm during cold days, and Water gave Sun plenty to drink when he was thirsty.

Sun often visited Water, but Water never came to see Sun.

One day, Sun said, "We're such good friends. I have been to your home many times, but you never come to mine. Why is that?"

Water answered, "I would like to visit you, but your home is small, and I am so large! There is too much of me to fit. If only you had more room."

This made Sun feel sad, and his light dimmed a little.

He thought for a moment, then said, "Maybe there's a way to fix this."

Sun went home to his wife, Moon.

She was a bright ball of light, too.

When her husband returned, Moon smiled broadly and her light shined all over.

Sun said to his wife, "I want to invite my friend Water to visit us, but our home is too small for him to fit." 

Moon replied, "Maybe we could build a bigger house."

"That's a wonderful idea." Sun said.

"Let's start tomorrow!" As he grinned at her, his light grew bright again.

They spend the rest of the story building the house, but when the finally finish it, Water invites thousands of his friends to go to their new house.

There were so many friends and the water kept rising so Sun and Moon decide to leave the home they had built together and move to the sky.

They had plenty of room in the sky, and Sun and Moon have been there ever since.

During the day, Sun looks down at his home.

He shines on the animals, the people, and his friend, Water.

At night, Moon takes a turn, and her silvery light spreads across the roof of the house.

She is very happy to see how much the people and animals enjoy the house she built with Sun.

And this is why Sun and the Moon live in the sky.

Week 14	Homework 回家功課
Monday May 11th	1. Week 14 Vocabulary #9-16x3 + definitions x1 2. Write 5 sentences
Tuesday May 12th	1. Week 14 Vocabulary # 17-24 x3 + definitions x1 2. Write 5 sentences
Wednesday May 13th	1. Shared Worksheet
Thursday May 14th	1. A2 Level Worksheet
Friday May 15th	1. Week 14 Vocabulary #1-8 x 3 + definitions x1 2. Write 5 sentences 3. Savvas 4. Reading Worksheet 5. Draft Writing (AKA Essay or Writing Project)