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How does Mountain feel about Sun? Why does Mountain feel this way?
Mountain got angry with sun and also was jealous of Sun. The story says that Mountain wanted to be like Sun and wanted hot, yellow flames and not to be covered with snow.
How do Mountain's feelings change from the beginning of the story to the end?
Mountain is jealous and angry at the beginning of the story, of Sun. But after Mountain is startled when it blows its top and lava flows, it feels only envious once in a while at the end of the story.
What do you notice about the beginnings of sentences on page 4? How does this add to what you already know about mountain?
The beginnings are, It wanted, it didn't want... this shows evidence for the jealousy and anger that Mountain feels.
What lesson do you learn from the story?
I learned the dangers of being jealous.
After reading page 6, what would you say is true about Sun? Use text evidence to support your inference.
I would say Sun is not affected by Mountain's feelings, and is happy. It says, "Sun paid no attention, It shined all day long and at night it went to sleep."
Do you think Mountain will cough and explode again in the future? Why or why not?
I dont think it will, because on page 16, it says, "Once in a while, Mountain looks at the Sun with envy. It makes the ground shake a little, but then it calms down."
What does Moon do in the story? Why does Moon do what it does?
In the story, Moon decides to help Mountain. it is because Moon is tired of Mountain's begging. Moon tells Mountain to cough and it will create fire from it's top.
Who are the characters in the story?
Sun, Moon, and Mountain
What happens when Mountain starts coughing?
When Mountain starts coughing, hot yellow flames come out of its top.
Is this story a myth? Why or why not?
Yes, because there is a lesson and the hero goes in search of something.