Characters
Who is the hero of the story?
Who is Houyi?
Where does the story take place?
Ancient China / the sky and earth.
What is the main lesson of the story?
Balance is important in nature.
Find one detail that shows the earth was suffering.
Crops burned / rivers dried / people fainted.
What does the illustration show about the heat?
Bright colors, fire, dry land.
Why do the people need help?
The ten suns burn the earth and cause drought.
What major problem happens in the beginning?
All ten suns rise at once.
Which theme fits best: teamwork, courage, or greed? Explain.
Courage (with explanation).
What evidence shows Houyi is skilled?
He shoots nine suns successfully.
What does the word “drought” mean?
A long time without rain.
What character trait best describes Houyi? Support Your Answer!
Brave / courageous / selfless (must support answer).
What happens to crops and rivers?
They dry up.
Summarize the story in 3–4 sentences.
Correct or Incorrect
Which sentence shows the problem clearly?
Students cite example.
How do the pictures help you understand the danger?
They show burning fields and suffering people.
How do the ten suns behave at the beginning of the story?
They all rise at once and ignore the rules.
Put these in order:
A. Houyi shoots the suns
B. The earth becomes too hot
C. The suns rise together
C, B, A
Why is it important that one sun remains?
The earth still needs warmth and light.
Why did the suns come out together? Use text clues.
They were curious / bored / disobedient (based on text).
What does “archer” mean?
A person who shoots a bow and arrow.
How does Houyi change the world? Use evidence.
He shoots down nine suns to restore balance.
How would the setting change if Houyi did nothing?
Earth would remain destroyed; life may not survive.
How does the story show that too much of a good thing can be harmful?
Ten suns provide too much heat and destroy life.
Use evidence to explain how the problem is solved.
Houyi shoots nine suns; balance restored.
How do the illustrations help show mood?
Bright reds/oranges show danger; calmer tones at end show peace.